Government to take on big tech in bid to boost British news
City A.M. | London's Business Newspaper - News, Opinion, & Anal…
June 20, 2026
The government is preparing to force social media platforms to boost the presence of British news providers to counter misinformation, in a move likely to ruffle the feathers of big tech firms. Ministers are preparing to consult on rules which would require platforms like YouTube and Meta to make UK news sites like the BBC, [...]
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