UPDATE 1-UK mulls Australia-style ban on children using social media use

Britain on Monday launched a consultation on children's social ⁠media use, including a possible ban for children under a certain age, similar to Australia's ​social media ban for children under ‍16, and tougher guidance for schools on mobile phones.

The British government said it would examine ⁠evidence from ‌around ⁠the world on a wide range of ‍suggested proposals, including looking at whether a social ​media ban for children would be effective ⁠and if one was introduced how best to ⁠make it work. Ministers will visit Australia, which last month became the first country

to ⁠ban social media for children under 16, hoping ⁠to ‌learn first-hand from their approach, the statement said.