UK announces social media ban for under-16s British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK will ban social media for teens under the age of 16.Share this: UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for childrenDateJanuary 19, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraCan a social media ban protect young users?DateJune 15, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraFrance becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for childrenDateJuly 21, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera