Starmer Pushes Social Media Firms on Child Safety as Under-16 Ban Considered
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 12:40 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told tech company bosses at a Downing Street meeting that 'things can't go on like this' regarding child safety on social media platforms. The Guardian reports that ministers are actively considering imposing an under-16 age restriction on social media, among other regulatory options.
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