The government has set out proposals that could see public service broadcasters and other trusted news sources given more prominence on social media channels. 

The proposals, included in a Green Paper and aimed at countering mis and dis-information, could see social media platforms required to make trustworthy news providers, which could include national and local news publishers and broadcasters, more easily discoverable. The consultation will also consider how the government can support public service media providers such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, STV and S4C to drive growth and inward investment. 

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, said: “It is vital that we make sure that people have better access to trusted and accurate news and that our regulated public service media is seen and heard in the fierce battle against mis and disinformation.

“As the media landscape moves further and further online away from traditional broadcasting we must act so that our world-leading TV sector continues to thrive and top quality UK content keeps being produced.”

The proposals can be read in full here.