TLDR The UK government has announced plans to ban under-16s from major social media platforms by making the platforms themselves responsible for blocking access. The policy targets services such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat and YouTube, while messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Signal are expected to be excluded from the main ban. Initial regulations are now expected in Spring 2027, with wider enforcement likely to follow afterwards. Key Takeaways Policy Tar