When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
Technology,Culture,United Kingdom,Social Media,Young People
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The UK has announced it is going to ban social media for under-16s.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that the ban would take effect in early 2027.
He said keeping children off social media was "the right step for Britain" and the best way to keep them safe online.
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