( September 7, 2026, 00:02 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: Teenagers who remain on social media after the UK’s under-16 ban takes effect may feel less confident speaking to adults about online safety risks, according to new research published on Monday. A poll of 1,041 children aged 12 to 15, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by campaign groups Molly Rose Foundation, FlippGen and Breck Foundation, also found that more than two-thirds of respondents believed their peers would find ways around the restrictions. The UK government should issue clear safeguarding guidance and provide strong incentives for social media companies to make their platforms safe by design, the organizations said.Press release follows. …
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