Social media ban for under 16s will not include YouTube kids

THE SOCIAL media ban for under-16s will not include the YouTube kids app, The Sun on Sunday can reveal. Sir Keir Starmer will ...

Keir Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s to 'keep kids safe online'

But prime minister accused of 'gambling with young lives'.

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may ...
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The social media ban for under-16s is coming – here's what we know so far

Expected restrictions on apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, with tech companies enforcing age checks, but details ...

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom, says Kinew

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government ...