# The UK's social media ban: where are we and what’s in store?

The UK's social media ban: where are we and what’s in store? at Newspeak House, Thursday 5 November 2026, 18:30.

- Venue: Newspeak House, Bethnal Green Road 133-135, E2 7DG London
- With: Ben Whitelaw, Georgia Iacovou
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An evening meetup about the UK's kid-focused social media ban and what may come next for children's online safety. Ben Whitelaw of Everything in Moderation and Georgia Iacovou of Horrific/Terrific, the pair behind the Marked As Urgent tech policy meetup series, host talks and a Q&A with voices from both sides of the debate, followed by networking with free drinks.

## Dates

- Thursday 5 November 18:30 — Newspeak House

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