What happened: Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media use for under-16s in the UK, expected to come into force next spring. The move aims to address concerns about children's safety and wellbeing online.
Why it matters:
- The ban seeks to reduce harm and unhappiness linked to social media among children under 16.
- Parents and technology companies will be directly affected by new regulations and enforcement measures.
MNN Take: The government recognises that some teenagers may still access social media despite the ban, but believes the rules will help limit exposure and encourage safer online environments for young people.
Sources: Guardian UK