UK will ban social media for children under 16 The UK is following Australia by banning young people under 16 from TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms. RelatedThe UK is mulling an Australia-like social media ban for users under 16January 20, 2026In "Technology"Spain set to ban social media for children under 16February 3, 2026In "Technology"Austria is pursuing a social media ban for kids under 14March 28, 2026In "Technology"