Britain announces a sweeping ban on social media use for children under 16, outlining controls aimed at limiting access to online platforms. Reporting indicates the government is moving toward broad restrictions that would apply to social media services, with expectations that platforms will need to put age-verification processes in place to comply. The announcements also reference additional measures affecting children’s online activity beyond social media. In particular, at least one outlet reports that controls on gaming platforms are under consideration as part of the wider package. Details reported so far focus on the proposed age cutoff and the scope of platform obligations, but do not include full implementation timelines or enforcement specifics. The measures are framed as part of a larger effort to reduce children’s exposure to social media and related online risks. Different outlets describe similar core elements: a nationwide ban for under-16s on social media, and broader regulatory attention to other child-facing digital services, including gaming.