UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to introduce a landmark policy change that will restrict social media access for minors. In a bold move aimed at protecting children's mental health and well-being, the government plans to ban social media use for users under 16, a decision that has been met with growing concerns over the impact of online content on young people. Starmer's announcement comes as experts warn that excessive social media use can lead to increased rates of bullying, anxiety, and depression among children. The UK's decision to take a harder stance on social media regulation is expected to set a precedent for other countries, following in the footsteps of Australia's pioneering ban.
UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online contentAccess to social media will be banned in the UK for users under 16, Keir Starmer has announced, in what he described as “real change for our children and our future”.“Social media is making children unhappy, it’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them, and it could even be harming their mental health,” he said, setting out plans briefed over the weekend, which will go further than a pioneering ban in Australia. Continue reading...
