Monday, 15 June, 2026
Calling Time on Big Tech: UK Ready to Impose "Australia-Plus" Under-16 Social Media Ban
By TechShots Studio
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a sweeping crackdown on social media for children under 16. Dubbed an "Australia-plus" model, the policy will ban young teenagers from main platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, while removing features like stranger-chatting on gaming apps. Backed by 90% of consulted parents, the aggressive shift aims to break the toxic grip of addictive algorithms and late-night scrolling.
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