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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nina Lloyd and Athena Stavrou

Starmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to announce a ban on social media for under-16s within the next 10 days as the children’s tsar called for an extension to cover teenagers up to 18 years old.

The prime minister is said to be preparing to unveil plans to restrict children's online activity to protect them from harmful content, following a nationwide consultation that closed last month.

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