India, June 15 -- Britain will ban children under 16 from using several major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday.

The restrictions are expected to come into force early next year.

The UK is joining a growing international push to tighten online safety rules for minors. Countries including Australia, Canada, Brazil and Indonesia have already introduced or proposed age-based social media restrictions, while several European and Asian nations are studying similar measures.

What will the UK ban cover?

The proposed ban would apply to major social media apps used by teenagers, including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X....