Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?
Will a ban keep the UK’s kids off social media?  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Wed Jun 17 2026
Description: Governments around the world want to keep under-16s off YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Australia has introduced a ban and now the UK is doing the same. Stephen Byrne and Chris Stokel-Walker report. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus