Starmer

Britain is weighing a social media ban for children as Prime Minister Keir Starmer signals a tougher approach to protecting young people from online harms, including addictive design features and rising mental health risks.

The government said it is examining whether restricting access to social media for children under a certain age — alongside limits on features such as infinite scrolling — could reduce exposure to what Starmer described as “a world of endless scrolling, anxiety and comparison.”

In comments published Tuesday, Starmer said ministers were prepared to take decisive steps if evidence supports stronger regulation.

“This is a hugely …