Rishi Sunak considers curbing social media use for under-16s

Reports suggest a ban is among the potential options to protect young teenagers from online harm

Rishi Sunak is considering limiting social media access for teenagers under the age of 16 in order to protect them from online harm, with reports suggesting a potential ban is on the cards.

The government is considering further action despite bringing in the Online Safety Act, which requires social media platforms to shield children from harmful content or face fines of up to 10% of a company’s global revenue.