Britain unveils sweeping ban on social media for under-16s — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-unveils-sweeping-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. UK to ban social media for under-16s in 2027 amid global crackdownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-unveils-sweeping-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/britain-unveils-sweeping-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s#u1434Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:48 +0000The UK government has announced a sweeping ban on social media for users under 16, set to take effect in early 2027. The measure targets platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Ministers are seeking to mitigate potential backlash, while critics question the ban’s practicality.What's confirmed:The UK will ban social media use for all children under 16, covering platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK’s measures will go ‘further than any country in the world’ to protect children from online