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BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps.

Starmer says he will fight back if technology companies resist. He says he is "not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children."

The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children. Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children's access to social media.

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