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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Social Media; Published: 21 June 2026; Created: 21 June 2026; Last Updated: 21 June 2026

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.
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Posted: 2026-06-15 04:19:00

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