The UK government said on June 22 it is considering requiring social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube to prioritize content from government-designated reliable news sources, including broadcasters and TV stations, as part of plans to tigh

2026-06-23

The UK government said on June 22 it is considering requiring social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube to prioritize content from government-designated reliable news sources, including broadcasters and TV stations, as part of plans to tighten industry regulation, Reuters reported. The government said making reliable news easier to find would help combat misinformation.