‘Like tobacco’: Wes Streeting calls for partial social media ban for under-16s

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for banning under-16s from social media platforms, comparing tech companies to the tobacco industry for their addictive design and regulatory evasion. The government closes its consultation on age limits Tuesday, with a final decision expected this summer. Ministers are considering measures including feature restrictions, algorithmic curbs, and screen time limits.

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