Ministers have launched a consultation on whether the UK should follow Australia in banning under 16s from social media.
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It will look at different options, including raising the digital age of consent and restricting potentially addictive app features like 'streaks' and 'infinite scrolling' to curb mobile phone use.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is open to the idea of a ban, despite previously opposing it.
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