UK Plans New Social Media Restrictions For Under-16s

Social media restrictions for under-16s are moving closer to reality in the UK as ministers commit to action following a major consultation, signalling a significant change in how young people access digital platforms.

Why The UK Is Moving Towards Social Media Restrictions

The UK government has made it clear that some form of restriction on social media use for under-16s will be introduced, even if a full ban is not adopted, with ministers now focused on deciding how those measures should work in practice.