NASUWT urges UK gov to ban social media for kids amid rising misogyny, energy drinks, and Ofsted reforms. Union for UK teachers.
The UK government, led by Kemi Badenoch, proposes raising the social media age limit to 16 to protect children from harmful content and mental health issues. The move follows Australia's recent ban for under-16s and growing concerns over social media's impact on youth. The policy aims to introduce age checks without relying on government digital IDs.