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What is the UK social media ban for under-16s?

What is the UK social media ban for under-16s?
BBC Technology Monday 15 June 2026, 07:47 UTC 1 min read
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The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.

The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.
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