Social Media
2 in 3 support social media ban for under-16s, though support softens if it requires nationwide ID verification
New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 19–22 June 2026, reveals strong public support for age-verification measures to protect under 16s online. Support is dependent on the impact on children and the wider public.
Social Media
Survey
Over 70% of UK adults think social media platforms should do more to protect children online
Politics
Survey
Only a minority of young people claim to be positive about the future of UK politics (17%) and the UK economy (20%)
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