TEACHING unions welcomed the new under-16s social media ban today but called for the government to address big tech’s profits from harmful content.PM Sir Keir Starmer announced the ban in response to concerns social media is unsafe, making children miserable and causing lasting damage to their mental health.The restrictions, set to be passed by Christmas and in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action if they fail to comply.

TEACHING unions welcomed the new under-16s social media ban today but called for the government to address big tech’s profits from harmful content.

PM Sir Keir Starmer announced the ban in response to concerns social media is unsafe, making children miserable and causing lasting damage to their mental health.

The restrictions, set to be passed by Christmas and in place by spring next year, will leave technology firms, rather than children, liable for enforcement action if they fail to comply.

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