Liz Kendall
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- Jul 15
UK to impose default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with opt-out option
The British government will block 16- and 17-year-olds from social media apps between midnight and 6 a.m. by default, though the teens can change the setting to lift the restriction. Addictive features like infinite scroll will also be turned off automatically, with rules coming in spring 2027.
- Jun 16
UK to ban under-16s from social media by 2027: Starmer acts on children's safety, sparking welcome and worry
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweep of new restrictions that will bar under-16s from all major social media platforms, with enforcement expected in spring 2027. The move, modeled on Australia's world-first ban, drew immediate praise from bereaved parents and former ministers, while teenagers and some families questioned the reach of the rules.