Social Media News: UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

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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

Britain is considering an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer warning on Tuesday they risk being pulled into "a world of endless scrolling, ...
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