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University of East Anglia: UK Social Media Ban 'The Wrong Tool for the Job' Say Experts
January 21, 2026
NORWICH, England, Jan. 21 -- The University of East Anglia issued the following news:

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A UK social media ban "the wrong tool for the job" say experts

Academics from the University of East Anglia have warned of the risks of a ban on under 16s using social media, following the announcement today of a government consultation on introducing one in the UK.

They say a ban is "the wrong tool for the job" and it could encourage . . .

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