UK to ban social media access for children under-16s (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government has announced a ban on social media for under-16s, mirroring Australia's approach, with restrictions on major platforms and features for older teenagers.

• UK government announces a ban on social media for under-16s, similar to Australia's policy
• Under-16s will be restricted from major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X, with additional limits on older teens
• The ban includes restrictions on features like chat with strangers and late-night scrolling