Ministers will be keeping a “close eye” on Australia’s social media ban for under-16s, Lisa Nandy said as the Government unveiled its 10-year national youth plan to tackle isolation online.

The Culture Secretary said there were no existing plans to introduce a similar measure in the UK due to concerns about “enforceability”, but left the door open to future action if the policy proves to be a success.

It comes as the Government announced a £500 million package to revive youth services, including by building or refurbishing 250 youth centres and giving more children access to a “trusted adult” outside their home.

Speaking to broadcasters on Wednesday, Ms Nandy was asked whether ministers would consider following the approach in Australia , where children under the age of 16 are n

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