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UK PM urges social media bosses to step up child online safety

Prime Minister Keir Starmer met senior tech executives and warned change is needed to protect children online.

Published Apr 16, 2026, 7:53 AM EDT | WFMZZ

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met senior tech figures and urged social media companies to do more to protect children online. He warned, "Things can't go on like this," and hinted at possible measures to limit children's access to social platforms if firms do not act.