UK Government Mulls Ban on Under‑16s Using Vinted and eBay

The government is looking seriously at restricting under‑16s from using the second‑hand marketplace Vinted and the auction site eBay, according to the culture secretary.

The culture secretary said reports that the two platforms could appear on a list of services barred to under‑16s from March are accurate, sparking debate about teenage online shopping.

Critics note that enforcement could be tricky, as young people might simply use a parent’s account or a shared device.

If adopted, the proposal would mark a new step in the government’s effort to regulate digital marketplaces for minors, though details remain under discussion.