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-JazeeraFrance moves to ban social media for users under 15DateJanuary 29, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraDenmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15DateDecember 11, 2025In relation toAl-Jazeera