UK has "no plans" to replicate Australia's social media ban (yet)

• UK confirms there are no plans to replicate Australia's social media ban
• But Culture Secretary said that the government may consider it if it works
• Under-16s Australians are banned from using popular social media apps

It's been less than 24 hours since Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s came into effect, and the UK government is already being asked whether it intends to follow suit.

However, UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed today (December 10) that the government has "no plans" to replicate the legislation. Speaking on Sky News, Nandy cited concerns about enforceability and the risk that banning access could "push young people into other places" online.

However, the door isn't entirely closed. In a separate appearance on BBC Breakfast, Nandy admitted that the government "would certainly consider it," provided there ...