MPs reject social media ban for users under 16

MPs have rejected a proposal to ban social media for children under 16, with a vote of 307 to 173 against the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Supporters argued that parents are struggling with online harms, while opponents, including the NSPCC, cautioned that a ban could push teens to less regulated areas of the internet. The government will consult on potential measures to ensure safer online experiences for children, including possible age restrictions and limiting addictive features on platforms.

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