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Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for tech companies to comply, with enforcement targeting platforms through fines, and highlighted global efforts in countries like Australia, Canada, and France to restrict children's online access.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanded that tech firms block children from sending or receiving intimate images, warning of legislation if they fail to act within three months. NSPCC chief Chris Sherwood supported the move, while Labour MP Jess Phillips resigned, criticizing delays in implementing child safety measures.

Online safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer to block under-16s from accessing social media apps that do not meet strict safety standards. The campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ features. They suggest tech platforms should not offer features like infinite scrolling and push notifications to teenagers.

Online safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer to block under-16s from accessing social media apps that do not meet strict safety standards. They suggest focusing on blocking teenagers from platforms with risky features instead of a broader ban. The NSPCC and other organizations are involved in the campaign.

The NSPCC reported a 36% increase in calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation, driven by a rise in online blackmail attempts involving sexual images. Children in the UK are being targeted with online blackmail. The charity is raising awareness about the issue.

The NSPCC introduced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a member of the British royal family, to Peter Mandelson, a UK politician. The charity's fundraising director now regrets the introduction, according to the article.