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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Ella Pickover

THE TRUTH ABOUT: When does the social ban involve when will it start and how will it work - Caught on Camera

Under-16s will be banned from accessing social media platforms under Government plans (Alamy/PA) -

Sir Keir Starmer has announced under-16s will be banned from using “addictive” social media that is detrimental to children’s mental health and empowering bullies.

In response to a public consultation on the issue, the Government also plans to go further to address other potentially damaging features online.

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