House of Lords announces ambitious inquiry into the Future of UK News Media

Inquiry comes as more than 50 countries prepare for 2024 elections

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House of Lords announces ambitious inquiry into the Future of UK News Media amidst global election year
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House of Lords announces ambitious inquiry into the Future of UK News Media amidst global election year

Confidence in news has experienced a prolonged decrease, dropping from 51% in 2015 to 33% in 2023

The House of Lords communications and digital committee has announced the initiation of the "Future of News in the UK: Impartiality, Trust, and Technology" inquiry in response to the evolving lands...

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