- The UK government is reportedly planning to adopt an age limit policy for social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, drawing inspiration from Australia's precedent.
- Keir Starmer promised action against failing online systems.
- Keir Starmer is reportedly considering potential UK restrictions on social media platforms, informed by international experiences like Australia's ban.
- The UK Prime Minister has announced a plan to ban social media platforms for children, basing the policy on international examples like Australia's recent actions.
The UK Parliament is set to pass the PM's ban plan, while Ofcom will conduct a rapid study for age assurance.
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Updated Jun 15
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The UK Parliament is set to pass the PM's ban plan, while Ofcom will conduct a rapid study for age assurance.
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The UK Prime Minister has announced a plan to ban social media platforms for children, basing the policy on international examples like Australia's recent actions.Also in this story
- The UK government tasked Ofcom to study age assurance, learning from Australian experience.
- UK PM proposes sweeping online restrictions on big tech.
The entities involved
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parliament
legislative body of government
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Ofcom
British government agency
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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.