UK Government Considers Banning Social Media Platforms Harmful to Children

The British government is preparing to take major steps to protect children online. According to media reports, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer may move forward with plans to ban some harmful social media platforms for children under 16. However, children may continue to have access to some digital platforms that are considered safe. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reported to have spoken to many experts and affected families on this issue. In addition, he has studied the experiences of countries like Australia where strict rules were implemented on social media for children under 16 in December 2025. The government believes that it is extremely important to protect children from harmful content and online dangers amid the growing influence of the Internet and social media. According to media reports, the government will not back down from taking strong steps against big tech companies in terms of protecting young people. The government's focus will be on digital platforms that may become a threat to children's or mental health.