The United Kingdom has enacted a comprehensive ban on social media access for users under sixteen years old, according to Deadline. The restriction applies to major platforms including X, YouTube, TikTok, and Reddit. The measure reflects growing concerns over the impact of social media on adolescent mental health and development, positioning the UK among the strictest jurisdictions globally on youth digital access.

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