Under-16s To Be Banned From Social Media From 2027

Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using major social media platforms in the UK from Spring 2027 under government plans that represent one of the most significant attempts yet to reshape how young people interact with the online world.

What Has Been Announced?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the government intends to introduce legislation before Christmas that will prevent under-16s from accessing a range of major social media services.