Hampshire MP and school welcome plans to ban under-16s from social media
The plan follows months of pressure from parents, campaigners and health professionals who warned of harmful content and mental-health risks for children.
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Reality check: Could the UK's social media ban lead to VPN restrictions?
As the British Prime Minister shared plans to ban all under-16s from social media, speculation is mounting as to whether VPNs will be next. While we wait for the government to share further information on this in July, here's how the debate has been unfolding.
AI Generated Stock Image The UK will ban social media access for all children under 16. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the law will be passed by Christmas and will come into force in spring 2027. The measure will affect platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X, but will not apply to messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal. Starmer said: "Social media makes children miserable. It makes it easier for b…

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