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  "textContent": "In a huge new ruling for the UK, children aged under 16 are to be banned from using social media. Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, has announced a ‘total ban’ for children aged 16 using social media from spring 2027. Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X are among the platforms that children will […]\n\nThe post Total ban’ on social media use for under-16s announced in UK appeared first on RollerCoaster.",
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