UK proposes voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens

The UK government has proposed a voluntary overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged 16 and older, as part of efforts to reduce digital harm among young people. The measure follows last month's announcement of an outright ban on social media access for under-16s. Both initiatives reflect growing government concern about the mental health impact of social media on young people.

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