UK sets minimum age of 16 for social media access by 2027
The UK announced it will set a minimum age of 16 for social media access by spring 2027, joining a global trend against youth access. Countries like Australia have already imposed similar bans, while industry whistleblower Arturo Béjar highlights widespread parental concerns over online safety. The tech industry is lobbying vigorously against these restrictions.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 10:20 UTC
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