Starmer will ban under-16s from social media apps such as TikTok, Instagram and X in sweeping restrictions described as “Australia plus”.
Online products that are not covered by the ban – such as gaming apps – will face new restrictions on chats with strangers.
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Sources say hardline measures will also prevent young users from being to talk to strangers on gaming apps