UK to introduce overnight social media curfew for teens aged 16 and 17; key details
The UK will implement a social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and 17 starting next spring, requiring major platforms to disable features that promote prolonged use. Critics question the effectiveness of the measures, noting that users can override restrictions, but UK Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan argues that evidence shows teenagers can adopt healthier digital habits. The proposals, part of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's final initiatives, need parliamentary approval and are expected to be continued by his successor, Andy Burnham.