Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalThe UK has announced it will join Australia with a sweeping social media ban for under-16s.Updated June 16, 2026 — 5:12pm,first published 5:08pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:20Lincraft closing down after more than 80 yearsVideo icon1:46RBA keeps rates on holdVideo icon1:23Iran peace deal dominates G7 summitVideo icon1:02Connolly asked about confidentiality amongst Pink LadiesAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
UK to implement social media ban for under-16s
The UK has announced it will join Australia with a sweeping social media ban for under-16s.











