The UK is banning under-16s from accessing social media platforms (opens in new tab)

The UK government has announced plans for what has been described as an “Australia plus model” that will see under 16s banned from social media platforms. The government says the plans will help to “give kids their childhood back”. Announced today, the measures are due to be brought before parliament before Christmas, with the intention that protections should be in place by spring of 2027. While there has been some support for what has been announced, there has also been sharp criticism – pa...