Social Media News: UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 22 January 2026; Created: 22 January 2026; Last Updated: 22 January 2026

The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects ...
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Posted: 2026-01-20 05:28:00

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