Britain expected to set out under 16s social media restrictions (opens original article in a new tab)

Britain is set to introduce restrictions on under-16s using social media, following Australia's lead and public consultations showing strong parental support.

• Britain plans to ban under-16s from main social media platforms
• Australia was the first country to ban social media for children under 16
• Over 83% of parents who responded to consultations said risks from social media outweighed benefits
• More than 90% backed a minimum age of 16 to access social media platforms