London, Jan 19, 2026 (AFP) - UK PM says 'need to do more' to protect children from social media

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said greater protections were needed for children on social media, and the country was looking at Australia's world-first ban for under-16s. Starmer told a press conference that "no options are off the table" when asked about restricting social media for younger people, adding he was also concerned about the amount of screen time for young children. Politicians in Britain, France and elsewhere are mul......

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