Ministers open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson says
The UK government is considering restrictions on social media use for children under 16, according to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. She emphasized the importance of consulting various stakeholders to determine the most effective measures to protect young people online. The government has faced pressure to implement age or functionality restrictions following concerns about children's exposure to harmful content.
- ▪Bridget Phillipson stated that the government is open-minded about the shape of social media restrictions for young people.
- ▪The government is consulting on potential age restrictions for social media and gaming sites.
- ▪There is significant pressure from campaigners and the House of Lords for a ban on children's social media use.
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‘It’s not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action,’ Bridget Phillipson said on Tuesday. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreen‘It’s not a question of whether we take further action to protect young people, it’s the shape of that action,’ Bridget Phillipson said on Tuesday. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesSocial media banMinisters open-minded on shape of UK social media limits, Phillipson saysEducation secretary says children will face restrictions and government will consider range of views on their form UK politics live – latest updates Jamie GriersonTue 28 Apr 2026 04.19 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 21.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleChildren in the UK will face restrictions on their use of…
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