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UK lawmakers to debate rival under-16 social media limits as govt consults on ban

By Patricia Figueiredo ( January 21, 2026, 11:45 GMT | Insight) -- Social media platforms are facing the prospect of new age limits in the UK as lawmakers prepare to debate rival proposals to restrict under-16s’ access on Wednesday evening, despite the government saying it wants to consult before deciding whether to pursue a ban. Amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill would either require platforms to block all users under 16 or introduce a harm-based system similar to film ratings.Two competing proposals to impose age limits on social media platforms are expected to be debated by UK lawmakers on Wednesday evening, despite the government announcing it wants to consult on further measures to protect children online....

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