UK to ban social media for under-16s to 'give kids their childhood back'

The U.K. will ban social media from offering services to under-16s, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, as governments around the world face mounting pressure to ensure child safety online. The ban could include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The first set of regulations could take effect as soon as spring 2027. The U.K. …