The UK government announced a ban on social media for children under 16, effective next spring, to curb addictive content.Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that platforms like TikTok and Instagram must enforce strict age verification to prevent minors from gaining access.Tech firms face severe financial penalties and potential criminal charges for failing to comply with the new online safety regulations.This legislative move follows a similar ban in
Australia and reflects a broader international effort to address youth mental health.