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POLITICSJun 15 · 23:10 UTCSEMAFORTom Chivers

UK to ban social media for under-16s

The UK announced a social-media ban for under-16s, covering platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube but excluding messaging apps like WhatsApp. The policy has 74% public support despite disputed evidence on social media's mental health impacts and ban efficacy, while the government also allows 16-year-olds to vote.

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