UK consults on potential social media ban for under-16s

Voicefm Ghana January 21, 2026 1 minute read

The UK government has launched a public consultation on banning social media for under-16s, alongside tougher rules on phone use in schools, as ministers seek to strengthen protections for children’s wellbeing online.

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