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gov.uk — Science, Innovation and TechnologyUnited Kingdom14 July 2026

New social media curfews and crackdown on addictive features to better protect 16- and 17-year-olds online

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Default overnight curfews and addictive features to be switched off automatically to protect 16 and 17-year-olds on social media
— gov.uk — Science, Innovation and Technology

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