Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: United Kingdom
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Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 - but they can opt out

The UK government proposes a midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with an opt-out option. It also wants to disable addictive features such as auto-play and infinite scroll.

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