UK to ban social media and streaming platforms for under 16-year-olds, but the full impact on games and the gaming industry remains unclear

Eurogamer · 4 min read · policy

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms (TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, X, Snapchat, Instagram) and unspecified streaming sites, effective spring 2027. The ban will also restrict livestreaming and stranger communication on gaming sites.