Aljazeera iconAljazeeraJun 15, 2026

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

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