Who will be next to implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban?

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The UK government is considering implementing a social media ban for under-16s, following the footsteps of Australia, with the House of Lords set to vote on the proposal next week.

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Neutral Confidence 70% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

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Claim Who will be next to implement an Australia-style under-16s social media ban?
AI inference Neutral · 70%
Generated 2026-01-18 07:21

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Original source

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concerns about children's screen time, as the House of Lords may vote next week on an under-16s social media ban.

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Original article published by CNBC on January 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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