TikTok creating more than 500 new British jobs
TikTok has unveiled plans to create more than 500 new British jobs and open a second office in London as it cheered passing the 30 million milestone for users in the UK.
The Chinese-owned social media firm said its UK workforce would expand to 3,000 this year as part of its “deep commitment” to the UK.
It will also open a new 135,000sq ft office in London’s Barbican, which is set to open early next year.
The group already has its UK headquarters in Farringdon, London, which were opened in 2022.
TikTok unveiled the plans as it said it now has more than 30 million regular users in the UK each month, which makes the market is biggest user community in Europe.
TikTok has unveiled plans to create more than 500 new British jobs and open a second office in London as it cheered passing the 30 million milestone for users in the UK.
The Chinese-owned social media firm said its UK workforce would expand to 3,000 this year as part of its “deep commitment” to the UK.
It will also open a new 135,000sq ft office in London’s Barbican, which is set to open early next year.
The group already has its UK headquarters in Farringdon, London, which were opened in 2022.
TikTok unveiled the plans as it said it now has more than 30 million regular users in the UK each month, which makes the market is biggest user community in Europe.
Adam Presser, director of TikTok UK and global head of operations and trust and safety, said: “Whether through direct investment in jobs and innovation, or the wider economic contribution from millions of British businesses on TikTok, we’re pleased to be increasing our investment and presence here in the UK, an important hub for TikTok.”
But it comes after Cabinet minister Pete Kyle signalled he was looking at measures to restrict the amount of time children spend on their phones, including through a possible 10pm curfew.
Mr Kyle was asked on Sunday morning whether he would look at limiting the time children spend on social media to two hours per app after the Sunday People and Mirror reported the measure was being considered by ministers.
The Online Safety Act has passed into law, and from this year will require tech platforms to follow new Ofcom-issued codes of practice to keep users safe online, particularly children.