Britain's new ban on Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube for under-16s joins Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Canada.

Under-16s to be banned from a long list of social media sites, with restrictions on gaming also in the pipeline.

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

There may even be a online curfew for under-18s too.

Following in the footsteps of Australia and Canada.