Social media bans
UK under-16s social media ban: which apps will be blocked and how will it work?
After PM announces ‘Australia plus’ plan, we look at how it is likely to be enforced – and potential problems aheadUK social media ban ‘likely to cause £1.3bn drop’ in digital advertising spend
TV streamers and family shows set to benefit as brands cease marketing to teenagers on sites such as YouTube- First Dog on the MoonBritish teens vs the looming social media ban! Who will be victorious?Australia’s ban doesn’t seem to be working but the UK is planning to do their own anyway. Good luck!
- Today in FocusWill a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media? – podcast
UK social media ban could cut lifeline for disabled children, campaigners warn
Impact of social media ban for under-16s in UK hinges on how firm it is
The Guardian view on regulating big tech: the UK’s new, tougher approach to child safety is overdue
- Guardian Opinion cartoonBen Jennings on the UK’s social media ban for under-16s – cartoon
- Politics live with Andrew SparrowTechnology secretary says she wants regulator to design plans for online age verification by October – as it happened
‘The genie is out of the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban
UK 16 and 17-year-olds: we would like to hear your views on the government’s social media ban for under-16s
- Politics Weekly UKHow will the under-16s social media ban work? – podcast
'Growing up too young': Londoners praise under-16s social media ban – video
How Australia’s social media ban has affected families six months on
Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK
Keir Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s in UK – video
UK parents: how do you feel about the under-16s social media ban?
Starmer to announce ‘Australia plus’ ban on social media for under-16s
Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being able to talk to strangers on gaming apps
UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps
Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament
Legislation would exempt platforms that can prove they have safeguards for children in place
