Labour ministers announced that 16- and 17-year-olds would be subject to overnight curfews on social media apps, running from midnight to 6am, applied by default. The proposal would restrict access during those hours unless users opt out or otherwise change the settings. One report argues the policy is not achieving its intended effect, citing survey results that suggest many teenagers would choose to bypass the curfew option. According to the article, nearly eight in ten teenagers say they would simply opt out of the restrictions. The same report frames this as evidence that the default approach may not significantly reduce late-night use. The plan, as described, focuses on limiting overnight activity on social platforms rather than a general ban on internet access. The reporting highlights the debate around whether the curfew mechanism would meaningfully change behaviour, given reported willingness to opt out.