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Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say

Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teens say
BBC News Tuesday 16 June 2026, 23:23 UTC 1 min read
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?
Keir Starmer (PERSON)
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