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Which social media platforms will be banned for under-16s in the UK? | BBC News

Millions of children in the UK will be forced off social media after the government announced it would ban under-16s from accessing a range of platforms. Apps including TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram will become inaccessible for children, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. Tech companies including Meta, Snapchat and YouTube warned a blanket ban would move children into more unsafe online environments.

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