The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday edition that Britain is joining Canada, Australia and several other countries in introducing a social-media ban for children under the age of 16. The Globe's Paul Waldie writes that Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the restriction will come into effect next year and prevent children from accessing apps such as TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads. Children will also be prevented from chatting with strangers on platforms not covered by the ban, such as gaming apps. And the government plans to introduce limits on daily social media use for 16- and 17-year-olds to end late-night scrolling. Mr. Starmer said the government will draw up regulations by the end of this year so the measures can be in place in early 2027. Social-media companies will face punishments if they fail to comply, although there are few details yet on how the new rules will be enforced. The government said more than 90 per cent of the 39,116 parents who participated in a consultation supported restrictions. Australia introduced its ban in December and blocked under-16s from using 10 platforms -- TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Twitch and Kick.