UK to ban social media for under‑16s

The UK government has announced a new rule targeting minors. The rule will prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The policy is presented as a measure to protect young people online. Officials say the ban will apply to all major social networking services. The decision follows growing concerns about mental‑health impacts. Enforcement mechanisms have not been detailed in the announcement. Critics argue the move may infringe on digital freedoms. The government plans to roll out the ban later this year.