Social media ban for under-16s takes a step closer

In the future, under-16s might not be able use social media like before if the UK follows the Australian model (Picture: Getty Images)

The Prime Minister has said ‘all options’ are open for a possible Australia-style social media ban for young people.

Technology has been giving Sir Keir Starmer headaches recently – whether that’s his battle against X’s Grok AI chatbot’s sexualised images or concerns about children using social media.

He has now signalled a change of heart...