UK bans social media ban for under-16s — all the latest news live and what it means for Snapchat, TikTok,…
The UK has become the latest country to ban social media for under-16s, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer announcing today that "children will be given back their childhoods thanks to government action".
Following Australia's decision to lock teens out of popular social media apps in December 2025, the UK has promised "world-leading additional restrictions" on features like live streaming and strangers communicating with children.
The landmark legislation, which the UK government says is "backed by 9 in 10 parents", is expected to be brought before Parliament before Christmas, and could then come into force in Spring 2027.
So how exactly will the social media ban work, and what does it mean for children in the UK? You can follow all of the latest updates here live...
15 June 2026 at 08:48
Which platforms are affected?
The UK government's statement lists some of the major platforms that will be affected by...
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