UK Bans Social Media for Under-16s Starting Spring 2027

Britain will ban children under 16 from TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube from Spring 2027. Legislation passes by December 2026; platforms face penalties for non-compliance. The rules also block livestreaming and block strangers from contacting minors without parental approval. Australia pursued similar restrictions in 2024. European regulators are closely monitoring the UK's approach and likely influence.