- Online predators are targeting children on platforms like Telegram, Roblox, and TikTok, with agencies like CSIS and Winnipeg Police involved.
- The UK government is considering age limits and potential bans on social media platforms like TikTok as part of proposed social media reforms.
Keir Starmer and the UK government are leading the push for social media age limits, following Australia's lead.
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Updated Jun 16
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What happened
Keir Starmer and the UK government are leading the push for social media age limits, following Australia's lead.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.UK government proposes social media age restrictions.1 source
UK plans stricter social media age restrictions, influenced by Australian models.1 source
UK government leads push for social media age limits, inspired by Australia.1 source
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The entities involved
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government
system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state
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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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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
Related events
- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Government announced social media age restrictions for under-16s and imposed liability on technology firms.
- Government proposes age verification for social media platforms.
- Starmer announced social media regulations in London, mirroring similar laws being enacted by France.
- UK joins trend of restricting minors' social media access, while Elon Musk criticizes government surveillance.