776_June 18th_The UK's Policy on Children's Access to Social Medias

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Prime minister Keir Starmer has told a news conference he will fight back if technology companies resist social media apps ban  intended to protect children from harmful contents and excessiva screen time .

he says he is not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children. 

The move makes the UK part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children.

Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have introduced legislation or requirements for children's access to social media , whereas France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand  and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.  

I'm Charles de Ledesma.

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