The UK government is considering a major move to ban social media access for children under 16. The proposal comes amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, harmful content, and the impact of social media on young people’s mental health. Here’s what the plan involves and why it’s sparking debate.

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

The British government has announced a total, nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16.