The UK government plans to ban social media access for children under 16, citing mental health and safety concerns. Learn about the new UK social media ban

The U.K. seems to be following Australia's lead in banning a wide swath of social media for teens.

LONDON -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced a forthcoming ban on social media for users under the age of 16 at a Downing Street press conference, saying it…