UK social media ban expansion for under-16s could cover YouTube Kids

Regulations under consideration could affect up to 150 platforms, including LegoPlay, Spotify and eBay, sources say A substantial expansion of the social media ban for under-16s could inadvertently lead to a ban on YouTube Kids and other sites that had been thought exempt, sources briefed on the government’s proposals have said.

One source close to the talks said the regulations now under consideration meant up to…