UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall speak on BBC Breakfast.
She say government will give more details in July about VPN restrictions.
This part of plan for social media ban on kids under 16.
They worry kids use VPN to bypass the ban.
Also more measures like overnight curfews on social media for 16-17 years old.
And extra rules on AI chatbots.
Ban itself plan to start early 2027.
Goal is protect children from addictive content.
No full ban on VPN for adults yet, but they look at options for kids.
'We will make further statements in July about VPNs and further restrictions'
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told #BBCBreakfast she will outline more details next month about the social media ban on under 16s in the UK – as well as additional restrictions on Virtual Private… pic.twitter.com/QvRVFGeOIP
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) June 16, 2026
"You're just going to have to bear with me on this…"
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall promises to come back with a solution to the social media ban's VPN get-around. pic.twitter.com/nN4yhwVTaq
— LBC (@LBC) June 16, 2026
They plan more details in July
VPN curbs plus curfews and chatbot limits all coming
China restricts VPNs.
Iran restricts VPNs.
Russia restricts VPNs.Now Britain is looking at doing the same.
The fact we're even having this conversation should alarm everyone who values privacy and freedom online.
Keir Starmer has completely lost the plot. pic.twitter.com/z1wlTeXy8Q
— Ben Graham (@BenGrahamUK) June 17, 2026