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    UK MPs reject Australia-like social media ban for under-16s, seek flexible powers – details here

    • 11.03.2026
    • By Swati Gandhi
    Mint

    UK MPs rejected a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, despite the House of Lords’ earlier support. Conservatives called it an “emergency,” while critics warned a total ban could push teens online unsafely. The government will explore flexible rules and age-based restrictions instead.

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