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title: "When will the UK's social media ban take effect? — a UK ban on social media platforms offering accounts to users under age 16 is in effect"
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status: live
trading_closes_at: 2027-08-01T03:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 2609.67
venues: ["Kalshi"]
categories: ["Politics"]
prices_as_of: 2026-10-09T09:19:59+00:00
publisher: BetCrypto
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# When will the UK's social media ban take effect? — a UK ban on social media platforms offering accounts to users under age 16 is in effect

Live · $2,610 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

Only reporting from any of the Source Agencies qualifies for the purposes of this market. Reports that merely reference prior publications (from before Issuance) do not qualify. Republishing of content originally produced by other sources (e.g., wire services) only qualifies if the content is hosted on the outlet's official platform and the outlet is clearly identified as the publishing entity.

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Aug 1, 2027 | 74% | 78¢ on Kalshi | 78¢ |
| Before Apr 1, 2027 | 56% | 60¢ on Kalshi | 60¢ |
| Before Jan 1, 2027 | — | — | — |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/293243?via=md)

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