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Press Regulation

A news website on a mobile device being held by someone reading what is on the page. Image:Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock

Media watchdog demands tougher standards for online press

The Press Recognition Panel has criticised a new government Green Paper, warning that plans to define trusted news online ignore weak regulation in the mainstream press...
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Why press regulation matters: A guide to how UK journalism is held to account

Press regulation exists to protect both the public and journalists. In an age of misinformation and mistrust, it acts like a kite mark, signalling a commitment to ethical standards, transparency...
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Protest march against climate change misinformation Fridays For Future Bonn, 10 March 2021. The placard says I can't believe we're marching for facts! Image Mika Baumeister Unsplasg

Why press regulation matters: How it helps protect trust in journalism

Public trust in the media has taken a hit in recent years. From sensationalist headlines to misleading claims circulating online, many readers find it difficult to know which news...
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