Technology · 16 June 2026

TikTok ad sales grow as youth ban nears

Brands and creators could lose access to younger audiences as planned limits on social media use for children move closer. Keir Starmer confirmed plans to stop under-16s using platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube and X, while TikTok said it would follow the rules and called for equal treatment across companies. Its UK advertising business reported 40 per cent yearly growth.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 6:52

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