The United Kingdom has announced a sweeping restriction on social media access for users under the age of 16, with additional limits planned for older teenagers. Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed the policy during a Downing Street briefing on Monday, describing it as a necessary step to strengthen online protections for children.

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…