The UK announced a ban on social media for children under 16, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer citing concerns about the platforms' effects on young people's wellbeing. The restriction will apply to TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X, but excludes messaging services like WhatsApp.

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