# UK to ban social media and streaming platforms for under 16-year-olds, but the full impact on games and the gaming industry remains unclear

> The UK prime minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban 16-years-olds and younger from accessing social media platforms like X and Instagram.

- **Source:** [Eurogamer](https://www.eurogamer.net/uk-social-media-ban-16s-gaming-industry?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a329ddade814794a0d706bf)
- **Published:** 2026-06-17
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #gaming #media #social #olds #platforms #streaming #full #games
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