Home / PoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsThe New York Times·Jun 15, 2026·1 min readBritain Announces Social Media Ban for ChildrenPrime 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.View original source — The New York Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesThe PunchPoliticsJun 19, 2026 · 1 minEkiti election: Police promise secure, peaceful pollThe PunchThe PunchPoliticsJun 19, 2026 · 1 minNDC disowns candidates’ list circulating on social mediaThe PunchNPRPoliticsJun 19, 2026 · 1 minLabour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead BritainNPRPhilippine Daily InquirerPoliticsJun 19, 2026 · 1 minRisa Hontiveros ‘seriously considering’ running for president in 2028Philippine Daily Inquirer
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