Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK

Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK 16 minutes ago Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is considering a paid subscription in the UK which would remove adverts from its platforms. Under the plans, people using the social media sites could be asked to pay for an ad-free experience if they do not want their data to be tracked. It comes as the company agreed to stop targeting ads at a British woman last week following a protracted legal battle. Meta already provides ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram users in the EU, starting from €5.99 (£5) a month. A spokesperson for the firm said the company was "exploring the option" of offering a similar service in the UK. They said the firm was "engaging constructively" with the UK data watchdog about the subscription service, following a consultation in 2024. The Information Commissioner's Office previously said it expected Meta to con ... Read full article.