Government plans to restrict platform access to TikTok, while police investigate crime linked to the app.
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Updated Jun 16
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What happened
Government plans to restrict platform access to TikTok, while police investigate crime linked to the app.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- TikTok is being used as a platform for serious crimes, linked to increased incidents in Warrington.Sub-event
Government action to restrict TikTok access and police investigation into app-linked crime.1 source
UK government announces sweeping social media ban from 10 Downing Street.1 source
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The entities involved
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
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Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
- Peter Mandelson has been appointed UK ambassador to the US, amid revelations of his past links to Jeffrey Epstein and pressure on Keir Starmer from cabinet members.
- Burnham has succeeded Starmer as Labour leader and PM, appointing Pat McFadden to run the DWP and John Healey to oversee policy implementation, including PIP threshold changes.
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Greater Manchester Police
police force of Manchester, England and surroundings
Related events
- TikTok, owned by ByteDance, faced multiple bans in 2020, including from the US military, India, and Wells Fargo.
- DHS and ICE are utilizing TikTok as a platform for official administration messaging while carrying out border policy regarding immigration detention.
- Threats against McCracken County High School originated via TikTok, which was used as the platform to communicate them.
- Donald Trump discussed platform influence and foreign concerns regarding TikTok, claiming it was the top account on the platform.
- TikTok is hosting discussions related to US immigration issues.