UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew

The UK government is set to encourage 16- and 17-year-olds to follow a midnight to 6am social media curfew to shield them from online harms, including sleep disruption from late-night scrolling. This initiative, part of Labour’s broader strategy to safeguard young people, aims to address the growing concern over the impact of excessive screen time on mental health and well-being. By default, certain apps will be blocked during these hours starting next spring, reflecting a proactive approach to managing the digital environment for teenagers.