Britain is getting ready to overhaul how kids use the internet. In a move that’s already sparked fierce debate, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s team wants to block social media access for anyone under 16.

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

Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen…