TikTok is putting a price on an ad-free scroll: £3.99 a month. The social media giant is rolling out a new UK subscription for adults who want to use the app without ads, while keeping the free, ad-supported version in place. The move gives users more control over advertising while preserving TikTok’s main revenue engine. TikTok is adding a paid lane for ad-averse users, while keeping its main business rooted in the free feed. What changes for UK users The option will roll out gradually over the coming months to UK accounts held by users aged 18 or over. Subscribers can manage the plan in Settings, while free users will keep personalized ads and controls to adjust their ad preferences. The paid tier also includes a privacy -related change: user data from Ad-Free subscribers will not be used for advertising purposes . Paying removes ads, not access. The same creators, features, and content remain available whether someone subscribes or stays on the free version. What's hot at TechRepublic Blackpoint Cyber vs.…