The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a ...

The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.

The Government has tonight set out more details of how they intend to implement their recently announced internet Social ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 ‌while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media, the ‌Times newspaper ...

The UK government announced today that it will ban social media for all kids under the age of 16 in rules expected to take effect in spring 2027. The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, ...

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.

The UK government is set to implement a comprehensive ban on social media access for children under 16 starting in early 2027, aimed at enhancing online safety.

A fake draft of UK legislation has been cited in an online narrative that falsely claims parents can be fined thousands of ...

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is taking on some of the world's largest technology companies, announcing Monday that Britain will ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms — ...

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to introduce a "game changer" social media policy that could extend beyond Australia's ban on children aged under 16 accessing some online platforms.