PM Keir Starmer announced the UK will ban social media platforms including TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat for users under 16, with enforcement expected to begin in early 2027. The move is part of what Starmer called an 'Australia plus' plan to protect children's safety and give kids 'their childhood back,' though officials acknowledge some teens may find ways around the ban. Reddit's situation is different — rather than a blanket ban, Reddit has introduced age verification requirements for accessing adult and NSFW content in the UK, a measure implemented under the Online Safety Act. This signals a shift toward stricter online safety regulations for minors across multiple countries, though the specific approach varies by platform.