Is a social media ban the answer? 5 experts weigh-in
The UK government has officially announced plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms – but experts warn the policy could create new risks
Black News 
This article was originally published on February 3, 2026. It has since been updated to reflect the UK government’s announcement of plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms
For years now, anxieties over social media’s impact on young people have been mounting. Unsurprisingly so: a growing body of evidence suggests that excessive use of platforms like TikTok and Instagram can cause a number of troubling effects, from poor mental health to reducedhellip;
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