TikTok drops appeal against £12.7m fine for not keeping under-13s off platform
TikTok has withdrawn its legal challenge to a £12.7 million penalty imposed by the UK’s communications regulator for breaching age‑verification rules. The watchdog said the platform failed to enforce its minimum‑age policy and did not adequately remove users younger than 13. The decision follows an Ofcom investigation that highlighted systemic shortcomings. The company will now comply with the fine without further appeal.