Facebook and Instagram to become ad-free in UK – but there’s a catch Meta will release more details about the update in coming weeks The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Meta to launch ad-free subscription to Facebook and Instagram in UK It comes after Meta agreed to stop targeting a UK campaigner with adverts based on her personal data in a landmark privacy case earlier this year. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025
One brave woman wrenched back control of her data from the tech giants. Now, go and do the same News that Meta – under legal challenge – will stop targeting ads based on a user’s personal data is huge, says former attorney general Dominic Grieve The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025
'It's a bittersweet victory': Meta has been forced to stop ad-tracking one individual in the UK after settling a years-long court case So it is possible to opt out of targeted advertising. PC Gamer · Mar 25, 2025
Facebook May Start Charging in the UK — Here's Why Brits Could Soon Face a Shocking New Subscription Fee UK Facebook users may soon face a new reality: Meta hints at subscription fees, citing the cost of 'free' services currently supported by targeted ads. International Business Times UK · Mar 24, 2025
Meta considering subscription option for UK Facebook users The technology company said Facebook and Instagram were ‘free for British consumers because of personalised advertising’. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025
Meta to stop targeting UK citizen with personalised ads after settling privacy case Facebook and Instagram owner reaches legal agreement with human rights campaigner in case that could set precedent for millions The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025
Facebook sued for collecting personal data to target adverts In high court case that could set precedent for millions, Tanya O’Carroll alleges owner Meta is breaking UK data laws The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2022