Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 15 Jul 2026,Wednesday International
The UK government has proposed a midnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube set to be unavailable by default from 12:00 am to 6:00 am. Teenagers will be able to switch the setting off if they choose. The plan also includes disabling addictive features such as auto-play and infinite scrolling by default. Ministers say the measures will improve sleep, focus and family time. However, campaigners and child safety experts argue the opt-out option weakens the proposal, while others warn it could limit access to support during emergencies. (PC: BBC)
