The UK is preparing to restrict children's access to shopping sites

The UK government plans to extend its under-16 social media restrictions to shopping platforms with messaging features, including eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and Depop, according to the article. The move would bar users under 16 from these sites as part of a broader effort to limit minors' online access. It matters because the platforms rely on younger users for listings and resale activity, and the change could reshape how teens buy and sell secondhand goods. Watch for the formal consultation and final scope of the rules, particularly how messaging features are defined and whether age verification is required.