Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBy Sophie WingateThursday 16 April 2026 01:55 BSTHow do young people feel about the U16 social media ban?Sir Keir Starmer will summon senior figures from TikTok, X, and Meta to Downing Street this week to demand greater action on child protection.The Prime Minister stated the talks aim to ensure social media companies take responsibility, warning of "stark" consequences if they fail to act.The meeting occurs amid a government consultation exploring new online restrictions, including a potential Australia-style social media ban for under-16s, limits on addictive features, and enhanced controls for AI chatbots.Sir Keir has indicated a willingness to tackle features like infinite scrolling, despite some industry pushback, with Google's UK boss warning against blanket bans.The government's “Growing Up In The Online World” consultation closes on 26 May, with promises of swift action and changes to be implemented within months.In fullStarmer summons X, TikTok and Meta bosses to No 10 as he pushes for further action on child safety onlineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in