Social media has become a fixture in the lives of millions of teenagers around the world. But in a move that's likely to spark fierce debate, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that from next year, children under the age of 16 will be barred from using social media platforms

The Daily Discourse · Jun 17, 2026 · 17m

Social media has become a fixture in the lives of millions of teenagers around the world. But in a move that's likely to spark fierce debate, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that from next year, children under the age of 16 will be barred from using social media platforms. That means teenagers could lose access to apps like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and others they use every day. The UK government argues the restrictions are necessary to protect young people online, although messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal will reportedly remain accessible.

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