Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.
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1 viewpointBritain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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2 viewpointsU.K. Bans TikTok, Instagram, YouTube And Other Social Media For Children Under 16
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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2 viewpointsUK to bar kids under 16 from using social media apps including TikTok, YouTube: Starmer
UK to ban TikTok, YouTube, other social media apps for children under 16, Starmer says