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Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes
The UK government's consultation on social media measures for under-16s closed on May 26, 2026, with former health secretary Wes Streeting endorsing an outright ban and accusing big tech of using addictive, harmful tactics similar to big tobacco. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall have promised decisive action by the end of 2026, though campaigners are divided on the effectiveness of a full ban, with some pushing for feature-based regulation instead of platform-wide restrictions.
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Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes
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