Keir Starmer will ban under-16s from major social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”, the Guardian understands. Teenagers will be banned from all the main social platforms and online products that are not covered by the ban – such as ga»»»

Thousands of school children will face a social media curfew in a world-first trial examining the effects on their mental health. The trial comes as the Government mulls an Australia-style ban after announcing plans to consult on limiting social media use for under-16s on Tuesday. The NHS and Cambr»»»