The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion'

A number of the papers preview the announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s on Monday.

Britain Announces Social Media Ban for Children

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government would introduce legislation to bar children under 16 from social media. The move follows similar policies in Australia and several other countries.

By Megan Specia

Starmer to announce Australia-style social media ban for teenagers

PM set to announce that he will ban younger teenagers from some social media platforms and curb their daily use

Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces

UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online content Access to social media will be banned in the UK for users under 16, Keir Starmer has announced, in what he described as “real change for our children and our future”. “Social media is making children unhappy, it’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them, and it could even be harming their mental health,” he said, setting out plans briefed over the weekend, whic...

By Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker

Social media ban UK latest: Starmer announces under-16s crackdown in major online safety overhaul

UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age to 16 for several social media sites including TikTok and Instagram

By Maryam Zakir-Hussain and Nicole Wootton-Cane

UK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a landmark ban on children under 16 from major social media platforms, aiming to protect them from harmful content and online dangers. This "Australia-plus" model targets platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with stricter rules for gaming and AI chatbots. The government emphasizes protecting children's safety and happiness, with enforcement expected by spring 2027.

By TOI World Desk

'Won't be easy, but right choice': UK will ban social media for children under 16

Keir Starmer on Monday announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms

UK to announce social media ban for under-16s

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has promised to "call time on a system that's failing our kids" ahead of his expected announcement of an under-16s social media ban.

Starmer to confirm social media ban for U.K. teens ahead of G7 meet

The British prime minister is expected to confirm the ban, as well as other measures including curfews on older teenagers and tough regulations on chatbots, on Monday.

Britain to ban under 16s from social media

Keir Starmer announces forthcoming ban on social media for children under 16

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, Starmer said that it is hoped the regulation will pass by Christmas and come into effect early next year.

UK Prime Minister Starmer bans under-16s from social media

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has just announced that under-16s will be banned from social media. Starmer says he is not announcing the ban lightly, and recognises it is not “cost-free, as if social media has brought no benefits to young people”. But government is about choices, he says, and “it’s clear to me […]

By Abubakar Ibrahim