Generally speaking, do you think that current regulations in the UK for social media companies are too tight, too relaxed, or is the current level of regulation about right? | Daily Question

Generally speaking, do you think that current regulations in the UK for social media companies are too tight, too relaxed, or is the current level of regulation about right? Published on 13 January 2026 → Survey conducted on 13 January 2026 on 5357 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Current regulations are too tight

7%

Current regulations are too relaxed

59%

Current regulations are about right

16%

Don't know

18%

Current regulations are too tight

7%

Current regulations are too relaxed

59%

Current regulations are about right

16%

Don't know

18%

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