UK to Announce Social Media Ban for Teens This Week, Nandy Says

U.K. to Ban Under-16s From Social Media. Here’s What Apps Are Included and When It Is Set to Start

In this photo illustration, two teenage boys look at smartphone screens as the sun sets in Cornwall, England, on June 1, 2026. —Anna Barclay—Getty ImagesThe U.K. is set to ban under-16s from several social media platforms as the government accelerates its efforts to protect young people from online harm. “Social media is making children unhappy. It’s making it easier for bullies to harass and abuse them, and it could even be harming their mental…

'Social media ban won't work' claim frustrated Swindon parents

Social media is about to be banned for all under-16s - but parents in Swindon say it hasn't been thought through.

Britain Seeks to Impose Age Restrictions, ID Requirements on Social Media Apps › American Greatness

The UK government is introducing legislation that will force tech companies like TikTok and YouTube to restrict access for users under 16 years old and […] Source

The biggest reactions to UK's under-16s social media ban

Upon the news that the UK government is banning under 16s from social media, it has sparked a lot of reaction online - in particular a schoolgirl has gone viral for her response in a BBC News report.

MP Josh Dean questions how social media ban for under-16s will affect new voting rights

“How will we ensure that young people are well informed when they cast their first ballot, given that they...get a lot of their information online?”

How will the UK's social media ban actually work? Here's the full list of affected apps — and 5 things you need to know

The UK social media ban is one of the most significant pieces of tech legislation in the modern era — but how is it going to work?