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UK children protected from more high-risk sites as a result of Ofcom action

Published

29 August 2026

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regulatory

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Consumer

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ofcom has proactively engaged with over 100 platforms under the Online Safety Act, issuing fines exceeding £6 million to protect children from high-risk online sites, while preparing for the UK Government's upcoming social media ban for under-16s expected from Spring 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for tighter UK online safety rules impacting under-16 access to social media as formal enforcement arms are now active and fines are rising, creating new compliance barriers and market openings.

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1 source · 29 Aug 2026

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