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UK to Ban Social Media Access for Children Under 16 From 2027

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced legislation that will prohibit children under 16 from accessing platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube, requiring companies to introduce strict age verification measures or face multimillion-pound penalties.
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Government Approves Fast-Tracked Broadcast Merger Reshaping UK's Media Landscape
Resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey Triggers Debate Over UK Military Strategy
Britain Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts to Support US-Iran Ceasefire
Bank of England Faces Tough Interest Rate Choices After Economic Contraction
Belfast Sees Second Day of Anti-Migrant Riots as Police Deploy Water Cannons
UK Economy Shrinks in April as Energy Price Shocks Weigh on Growth
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