United Kingdom, April 15 -- The UK government is being urged to publish advice for its departments on engaging with young people on social media including TikTok.

Britain's culture, media and sport committee has been looking into countering disinformation online and comes after China-owned TikTok was banned on government devices due to data security concerns.

Ministers have now said accurate information needs to be communicated in a "relatable" way to youths, who are increasingly turning to social media instead of established news outlets to get their facts.

They are urging the government to meet young people "where they are", and as young people typically spend an hour every day on TikTok, it is likely it will have to engage with youn...