UK PM Keir Starmer announces ban on social media for children under 16 years

IANS | June 15, 2026 5:42 PM

London, June 15 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he would ban access to social media for children aged below 16 years, terming it a "big step" for the country. Starmer said the government plans to pass regulations before Christmas and protections expected to come into force in Spring 2027.