The UK government initiates a consultation on potentially banning under-16s from social media, responding to the House of Lords' recent support for such a measure. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasizes the goal of fostering a safe digital environment for youth. The consultation will gather public opinions on various strategies, including disabling scrolling features and implementing overnight usage curfews. The debate continues amid concerns from children's charities that the ban may not be effective in ensuring safety.