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Industry Associations React to the UK Government’s Under-16s Social Media Ban

With conflicted views on the decision across the UK, we invited members of the CreatorFest association network to share their perspectives on the new law.

Industry Associations React to the UK Government’s Under-16s Social Media Ban

Historic news was announced yesterday: Kier Starmer declared social media would be banned across the UK for under-16s. And with plans to enforce as early as spring 2027, social media platforms don’t have long to prepare.

With conflicted views on the decision across the UK, we invited members of the CreatorFest association network to share their perspectives on the new law, its potential consequences, and what comes next.

The Advertising Association (AA)

A spokesperson for the AA said:

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