The UK government has announced plans to introduce a UK social media ban for under-16s, preventing children from accessing major platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube and X under a sweeping package of online safety reforms. The measures, expected to be brought before Parliament later this year and enforced from Spring 2027, would make Britain one of the toughest countries in the world when it comes to regulating children's access to social media.

The proposal is part of a wider government effort to strengthen online child safety and address growing concerns about the impact of social media algorithms, harmful content and excessive screen time on young users.

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