Monday, 8 June, 2026
Logging Off: UK PM Keir Starmer Set to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
By TechShots Studio
Following overwhelming public support in a recent consultation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a sweeping ban on "harmful" social media platforms for children under 16. Reversing his previous opposition, Starmer was swayed by bereaved families and Australia's recent restrictions. Concurrently, the UK government is issuing a strict three-month ultimatum to tech giants like Apple and Google to block explicit smartphone imagery by default.
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