British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to residents during a visit to a community hub at St Mary’s Church in Putney, south-west London on Feb. 16, 2025. Carlos Jasso/PA
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a raft of new proposals aimed at protecting young people from social media addiction within “months not years,” including a proposal for an Australian-style ban for under-16s.
Next month, his Labour government will launch a three-month consultation on a proposed social media ban and other measures which will go beyond current powers covered by the Online Safety Act.
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