London, March 25, 2026 (AFP) - UK teenagers to trial social media bans, digital curfews

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2026-03-25

Hundreds of British teenagers will trial social media bans and time limits on apps as part of consultations over new measures to keep children safe online, the government announced Wednesday. The pilot comes as the government seeks views from parents on whether to follow Australia and issue a blanket ban on social media for children under 16. Three hundred youngsters aged 13 to 17 will try out different restrictions on social media use over six w......

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