Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNina LloydMonday 08 June 2026 08:37 BSTHow do young people feel about the U16 social media ban?Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to announce a ban on social media for under-16s within the next 10 days.The children’s tsar, Dame Rachel de Souza, has called for this ban to be extended to include teenagers up to the age of 18.The proposed restrictions aim to protect children from harmful online content, following a nationwide consultation that recently closed.London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has backed the proposal, stating tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban for under-16s.The government is currently considering evidence from its consultation, with Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith noting the complexity of the issue and that a full ban is not yet confirmed.In fullStarmer ‘set to announce under-16s social media ban’Thank 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