UK announces social media ban for under-16s
15 Jun 2026, 22:17 GMT
Topic: News
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/uk-announces-social-media-ban-for-under-16s/a-77568831?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters "unhappy."