Doubts still linger over UK bill that sets social media curbs for children
By Patricia Figueiredo ( April 29, 2026, 10:59 GMT | Comment) -- UK lawmakers have approved a bill that commits the government to impose “some form” of social media restrictions on under-16s, but leaves key details unresolved. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has cleared parliament and awaits Royal Assent, after a dispute over a possible ban. While ministers must act following a consultation, lawmakers remain divided over whether the approach will deliver real-life changes for teenagers.Social media platforms are set to face new restrictions in the UK under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, but lawmakers remain divided over whether the changes will deliver real safety improvements for users under 16. Companies also remain unclear on what these restrictions will look like, and when they will come....
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