Vinted and eBay could be included in under-16 social media ban, minister says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vinted-and-ebay-could-be-included-in-under-16-social-media-ban-minister-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. UK Considers Under-16 Ban for eBay, Vinted and Depophttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vinted-and-ebay-could-be-included-in-under-16-social-media-ban-minister-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/vinted-and-ebay-could-be-included-in-under-16-social-media-ban-minister-says#u196566Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:47:13 +0000The UK government is seriously considering expanding a proposed under-16 social media ban to include online secondhand shopping and resale platforms such as eBay, Vinted, and Depop. Ministers are reviewing potential regulations that could target up to 150 different platforms, driven by growing concerns over online grooming risks on interactive sites. While some critics question whether age verification measures alone can adequately protect children, the potential restrictions highlight an expanding regulatory crackdown beyond traditional social media apps.Why it mattersThe discussion forms par