The U.K. government, led by Keir Starmer, has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms.
The new rules are expected to take effect in 2027 and would apply to apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Messaging apps are expected to be excluded from the ban, including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram
The government says is to protect young people from harmful content and reduce the negative effects of excessive social media use on mental health.