U.S. Embassy in London
Coverage of U.S. Embassy in London in the Nexus archive.
- Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. The measure aligns the UK with other countries like Australia and France, which have introduced similar restrictions.
- Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps, as announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. The measure aligns with global efforts by countries like Australia, France, and South Korea to restrict children's online access. The ban, set to take effect early next year, reportedly targets platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, though specific details remain unconfirmed.
- British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a social media ban for under-16s, stricter than Australia's, covering platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The decision follows 116,000 public responses and aims to address online safety concerns, though the U.S. has raised free speech and regulatory concerns.
- British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for children under 16, targeting platforms like TikTok and Instagram, as part of a global trend to restrict teen online access. The decision follows 116,000 public responses and could face U.S. concerns over free speech and tech company burdens.
- White House says UK should not ban social media for kids under 16
The Trump administration is urging the UK not to implement a social media ban for children under 16, emphasizing the benefits of open internet access. The U.S. Embassy in London recommends parents manage children's privacy settings and promote study modes and time limits instead of a formal ban.
- US embassy in London warns to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish sites in UK, Europe after attacks
The U.S. embassy in London issued a security advisory urging Americans to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish and American institutions in the U.K. and Europe due to recent antisemitic attacks, including arson on Jewish charity ambulances in London and a targeted explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam. U.K. authorities are investigating potential links to 'thugs for hire' backed by Iran, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for legislation to address malign state actors.