Social Media News: Lords back UK 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 House of Lords has backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms. By 261 votes to 150, opposition peers voted to support a ban through an amendment to the government's ...
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Posted: 2026-01-21 01:34:00

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