United Kingdom, March 25 -- Meta is considering launching an advert-free subscription for UK Facebook and Instagram users.

The potential move - which has been used by news publications, such as the Daily Mirror - would give people the option to browse on its social media platforms without having their data tracked.

A spokesperson for Meta said: "We are exploring the option of offering people based in the UK a subscription and will share further information in due course."

Meta offers an ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union, which starts from €5.99 a month.

As well as looking at an option to roll it out to the UK, Meta is "engaging constructively" with the Information Commissioner's Office, ...