Why is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?
The move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Industry sources and child safety advocates have described the process as “rushed” and driven by a political timeline.
- ▪The move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online.
- ▪Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online.
- ▪Industry sources and child safety advocates have described the process as “rushed” and driven by a political timeline.
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- ▪ 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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The move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe move by Labour follows a consultation with the public looking at ways to reduce harms young people face online. Photograph: Daniel de la Hoz/Getty ImagesSocial media banExplainerWhy is the UK launching an ‘Australia plus’ social media ban and how will it work?Government wants to back parents against tech companies though some feel the process has been rushedDan Milmo and Aisha DownSun 14 Jun 2026 11.39 EDTLast modified on Sun 14 Jun 2026 12.44 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer is expected to announce sweeping “Australia-plus” restrictions on under-16s accessing harmful social media apps, a…
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