U.K.’s Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s in days

U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a social media ban for individuals under the age of 16 in the coming days. The proposed legislation is considering two main approaches: a complete prohibition on social media use for this age group or the implementation of age-specific restrictions on certain features within social networking platforms and applications. This move signals a growing concern among political figures regarding the impact of social media on young people's well-being.

This initiative highlights the increasing governmental focus on protecting children from potential harms associated with early and unrestricted social media engagement.