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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martyn Landi

Reports Government plans to curb under-16s’ social media use ‘speculation’

Rishi Sunak is considering a crackdown on social media use for teenagers under the age of 16, with a ban said to be one of the options on the table.

Ministers are mulling further action to limit children’s exposure to harmful content, despite bringing in new controls with the Online Safety Act earlier this year.

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