The UK Prime Minister has proposed new laws requiring software blocks for children's phones and banning social media access for users under 16.
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Updated Sep 11
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The UK Prime Minister has proposed new laws requiring software blocks for children's phones and banning social media access for users under 16.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.PM vows to uphold planned social media ban; basic phone sales up due to digital detox.1 source
UK PM proposes law banning social media and requiring software blocks on children's phones.1 source
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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.