The UK government is considering new regulations that would require major social media and video platforms to make “trusted news” easier to find in users’ feeds and search results. Coverage from multiple outlets says the proposal would apply to platforms including Meta (Facebook), TikTok and Alphabet’s YouTube, with an emphasis on content from regulated public service media such as the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, along with other “trusted news providers.”
The government says the changes are intended to improve access to accurate information and help address misinformation, particularly during crises. The proposals are framed as part of a broader overhaul of the public service media system, including efforts to strengthen broadcasters’ ability to compete as more people get news through social media and streaming.
Several reports note that requiring platforms to adjust ranking could face pushback from the companies, which argue that such rules may override user choice and potentially disadvantage other creators. The same reporting also places the discussion alongside the UK’s recently announced ban on social media use for those under 16.
