Claims: Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK

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1. title: Social media firms hit back as Starmer announces ban for under-16s in UK (alleges; supported) Source
2. url: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/15/social-media-ban-uk-under-16-starmer (alleges; supported) Source
3. summary: Meta, YouTube and Snapchat say ban, which would stop children using their platforms, will drive them to ‘less safe services’ How will the ban work? UK parents: how do you feel about the ban? Britain’s plans to ban social media for under-16s will push teenagers towards more harmful platforms, the world’s biggest technology companies have said as ministers push to enact the new restrictions by next spring. Meta, YouTube and Snapchat have all criticised the ban, which was announced by Keir Starmer… (alleges; supported) Source
4. published: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:02:51 GMT (alleges; supported) Source