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Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban under-16s from social media apps, including TikTok and YouTube
NPR News Monday 15 June 2026, 10:32 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.(Image credit: Carlos Jasso)

The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

(Image credit: Carlos Jasso)

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