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Science & Technology · 8 Advanced · November 9, 2026

UK Considers Expanding Under-16 Social Media Ban

UK Considers Expanding Under-16 Social Media Ban
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Vocabulary

ban /bæn/ verb
to officially prohibit or forbid something by law or rule
The United Kingdom plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms starting in March 2025.
reselling marketplaces /ˌriˈsɛlɪŋ ˈmɑrkətˌpleɪsɪz/ noun phrase
online platforms where people buy and sell used items to other people
The government is examining whether to extend this ban to include online reselling marketplaces such as Vinted and eBay.
direct messaging /dəˈrɛkt ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ noun phrase
private communication between two users on an online platform
Online reselling platforms differ from traditional social media, yet they share a critical feature: direct messaging between buyers and sellers.

Article

The United Kingdom plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms starting in March 2025. This restriction will cover major sites like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. Now the government is examining whether to extend this ban to include online reselling marketplaces such as Vinted and eBay. The culture secretary stated the government was examining these platforms seriously to protect children from potential harm.

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