Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

BBC Education Thursday 16 April 2026, 09:20 UTC 1 min read

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Sir Keir Starmer has urged technology executives to address ongoing issues with online safety. This statement comes as the UK government is currently consulting on potential legislation to ban social media use for individuals under the age of 16.

It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.

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