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The Latest Breaking News from Sir Keir Starmer

‘I believe my son, 14, died in an online challenge that went wrong – I cried when Starmer announced a social media ban’

Ellen Roome has been campaigning for online safety for children since her son, Jools Sweeney, died aged 14 in 2022

The Independent UK · Jun 15

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

LONDON - Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

Bangkok Post · Jun 15

What Starmer had to say about Trump’s Iran war peace deal

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

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School pupils have priceless reaction to Keir Starmer's social media ban

SCHOOLCHILDREN delivered a unanimous and damning verdict on Keir Starmer’s social media ban

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15

UK bans social media for under-16s: Here's when it starts and which apps are affected

Here's everything you need to know about the UK social media ban for under 16s.

Android Central · Jun 15

UK's Starmer announces ban on social media for under-16s

Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in Britain, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters "unhappy".

France 24 · Jun 15

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

AAP · Jun 15

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Starmer warns Burnham against ‘chaos’ of a leadership challenge

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he understood voters’ frustrations with him but he would not walk away from No 10.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Social media ban could drive under-16s to ‘darker places’ online, PM warned

Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner Nicola Killean said she was ‘disappointed’ by the social media ban announced by Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Starmer hails hugely significant ‘breakthrough’ as Trump announces US-Iran war peace deal

US president Donald Trump said the agreement meant ‘oil will flow’ freely once again through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping route out of the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Irish Government considering social media ban for under-16s

Simon Harris indicated Ireland would follow the European Union in terms of action on the issue.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

How will the UK ban on social media for under 16s work?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to ban social media platforms for children under sixteen. This move aims to protect young people's childhoods. Restrictions will also target gaming and livestreaming sites. The government plans to implement these measures before Christmas, with enforcement focused on platforms. Further details on age verification and…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Social media ban for under-16s is yet another U-turn by Starmer as he tries to save his job

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox explains why the bold move by Sir Keir Starmer is a further sign of his weakness

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Sir Keir Starmer unveils social media ban for under-16s

The Prime Minister said the ban was not ‘cost free’ but was the right thing to do to protect children.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

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Evening Standard · Jun 15

Starmer welcomes ‘breakthrough’ in ending US-Iran war

US President Donald Trump said the agreement meant ‘oil will flow’ freely once again through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Full list of social media platforms included in Starmer’s under-16s ban

Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Facebook are set to be banned

The Times of India · Jun 15

UK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a landmark ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online dangers. This "Australia-plus" model targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with stricter rules for gaming and AI chatbots. The government emphasizes protecting children's…

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

Why Was a Russian Oil Tanker Sailing Under Cameroon's Flag? UK Investigates Vessel Seized in English Channel

British forces intercepted a suspected Russian shadow-fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, investigating its Cameroonian registration and potential links to sanctioned Russian oil exports.

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Euronews · Jun 15

British PM Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16-year-olds

Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or announced age-based restrictions or requirements for children’s access to social media.

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Keir Starmer announces social media ban for children under 16 – what you need to know

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Evening Standard · Jun 15

FTSE 100 jumps above 10,500 points as Starmer hails 'very significant breakthrough' on Iran peace deal

Cost of oil falls after months of economic chaos caused by the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Social media ban: Key points, when will it start and what platforms are affected?

Ban on social media will come into force in the early part of next year, Prime Minister says

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’

The Economic Times · Jun 15

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

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety for children. Several countries have already implemented similar age-based restrictions. The UK government received significant…

Evening Standard · Jun 15

Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

Sir Keir Starmer set out the measure in a Downing Street press conference.

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