UK sets under-16 social media ban for 2027 (opens in new tab)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will ban children under 16 from major social media platforms, with legislation planned before Christmas and enforcement expected in spring 2027. The rules are expected to cover user-to-user platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, while messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal are not expected to be included. The government says the ban is intended to protect children from harmful content, bullying, addictive desi...