The Papers: 'Australia plus' social media ban and 'Russian incursion' (opens original article in a new tab)

Sir Keir Starmer prepares to announce a strict social media ban for under-16s, while Royal Marines board a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, and political coverage includes the Makerfield by-election and pensioner tax issues.

• Sir Keir Starmer to announce social media ban for under-16s, described as 'Australia plus' and stricter than previous proposals
• Royal Marines board Russian oil tanker in English Channel, with plans for further action against sanctioned Russian vessels
• Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces pressure over frozen tax thresholds for pensioners until 2031
• Makerfield by-election covered by multiple newspapers as a key political event
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