Britain to ban social media for under-16s
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Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, February 23, 2026, REUTERS/Katie Co
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for all under-16s, saying it was needed to protect the wellbeing of children.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; Editing by Kate Holton)
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