Keir Starmer set to unveil plans for new online protections for children
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to unveil plans for new online protections for children, including possible restrictions on social media use for those under 16. The announcement follows a national consultation survey that received over 116,000 responses, with 83% of parents saying the risks of social media use outweigh the benefits. Starmer's government has been considering tougher limits on children's social media use amid growing pressure to curb young people's time online.
- ▪A national consultation survey received over 116,000 responses, with 83% of parents saying the risks of social media use outweigh the benefits.
- ▪90% of respondents expressed support for a minimum age of 16 before children can access social media platforms.
- ▪The UK has announced a new £132.5 million program to fund enriching activities for children as an alternative to scrolling on digital devices.
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United KingdomKeir Starmer set to unveil plans for new online protections for childrenStarmer is expected to outline measures to protect children online after a national consultation board showed broad support for tough social media restrictions.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Carl Court / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleJune 14, 2026, 6:32 PM EDTBy Angela YangBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a package of measures Monday aimed at protecting children online, including possible restrictions on social media use for those under 16, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.“How we keep kids safe…
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