The UK is advocating to ban social media for those under the age of 16.

On the 21st, the House of Commons in the UK voted to pass an amendment prohibiting minors under the age of 16 from using social media. Analysts believe that this puts pressure on the UK government to follow Australia's example and introduce a similar ban. John Nash, a Conservative member of the House of Lords who introduced the amendment, said, "This vote marks the beginning of preventing social media from seriously harming a generation." Before the House of Lords vote, the UK government said it would not accept the amendment. However, there is a growing demand within both the opposition and the ruling Labour Party for the UK to follow in Australia's footsteps. UK Prime Minister Stamer stated on the 19th that he does not rule out taking all feasible measures to protect children and has promised to take action. However, the UK government advocates waiting for the results of consultations this summer before launching the legislative process. A survey conducted by the UK public opinion research company in December 2025 showed that 74% of Britons support such a ban. However, some child protection organizations warn that this may create a false sense of security.