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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.

The proposed ban follows months of debate over how best to tackle concerns about children’s exposure to harmful content, excessive screen time and…

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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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