Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Teenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTeenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesSocial media banStarmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16sSources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?
- ▪Teenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram.
- ▪Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTeenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram.
- ▪Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesSocial media banStarmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16sSources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps Why
3 outlets in our directory ran this story. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Starmer to announce Australia-style social media ban for teenagers — Financial Times — World
- ▪ Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s — The Independent
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Teenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTeenagers in the UK will soon face new restrictions on their use of apps such as X, TikTok and Instagram. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty ImagesSocial media banStarmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16sSources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work? Jessica Elgot and Dan MilmoSun 14 Jun 2026 11.05 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 11.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok,…
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