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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 18 June 2026; Created: 18 June 2026; Last Updated: 18 June 2026

The government plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing some social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube. Ministers say the aim is to protect children's wellbeing and mental ...
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Posted: 2026-06-17 04:20:00

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