Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:46pm on 15 Dec 2023,Friday International
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government is exploring a potential crackdown on social media access for children under 16, including possible bans, according to sources familiar with early-stage discussions. Ministers plan to launch a consultation in January to gather evidence on potential harms to kids from using platforms like Facebook and Twitter. While bans are under discussion, measures like improved parental controls have not been ruled out. Sunak's team says they are "looking broadly" at ways to better protect children online. The UK recently passed an Online Safety Act forcing sites to boost protections, especially for minors. Any policy changes remain speculative for now as talks are in early days.
