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    • U.K. bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

    By The Washington Times June 15, 2026
    Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
    U.K. bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

    U.K. bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube Britain is set to ban children under 16 from using popular social media apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. This decision aims to shield young users from detrimental content and limit their screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the upcoming prohibition on Monday.

    • Children under 16 in Britain will be banned from using certain social media apps.
    • Affected apps include Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
    • The ban is intended to protect children from harmful content.
    • It also aims to reduce excessive screen time among minors.
    • Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the ban on Monday.
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