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UK Weighs Australian‑Style Ban on Under‑16s as Other Countries Move to Block Young Users

Mass parental support has pushed ministers to consider an Australian‑style ban with an announcement possible within weeks.

Ofcom Says TikTok and YouTube Still Not Safe Enough for Children

Study Finds Most Australian Teens Still Access Banned Social Media

Singapore Orders Apple and Google to Block Spoofed Government IDs on iMessage and Google Messages

Steam Gates UK Mature Content Behind Credit Card Age Check

Microsoft Launches Optional Age Verification for UK Xbox Users Ahead of 2026 Deadline