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UK under-16 social media ban fails as govt seeks talks

British MPs struck down proposals for a blanket ban on social media for children under 16, as the government backed a separate consultation on measures to protect young people online. British public figures including actor Hugh Grant had urged the government to back the proposal, saying parents alone cannot counter social media harms.

10 Mar 2026 5:29 pm