Social media to be banned for under-16s in landmark government move to give kids their childhood back
UK — Government (GOV.UK) · 2026-06-15 · UK · verified record
Themes: Child safety & minors
Ecosystems: UK Online Safety Act
Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations. UK will go further to protect kids with world-leading additional restrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children Government action shows clear choice to side with families over tech companies to put power back in parents’ hands and give kids the childhood they deserve Decisive action – backed by 9 in 10 parents – expected to be brought to Parliament before Christmas, with protections expect
Social media platforms to be blocked from offering services to under-16s, marking a line in the sand and setting a new normal for future generations. UK will go further to protect kids with world-leading additional restrictions on harmful features online such as live streaming and strangers communicating with children Government action shows clear choice to side with families over tech companies to put power back in parents’ hands and give kids the childhood they deserve Decisive action – backed by 9 in 10 parents – expected to be brought to Parliament before Christmas, with protections expect…
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