Rishi Sunak considers curbing social media use for under-16s
Reports suggest a ban is among potential options to protect young people from online harm
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Reports suggest a ban is among potential options to protect young people from online harm
Ministers devising plans which could lead to young people being forced to get their parents’ permission to set up an account
Under-16s could be forced to ask their parents for permission before using social media under proposals being considered by Rishi Sunak.
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