Fake news not yet an issue in general election campaign, says head of fact-checking charity
Fake news seems to be a “relatively limited” problem in the UK general election so far, according to the head…
By
Social media
Latest in
Social media
Manchester Evening News launches election chatbot called ‘Emmeline’ to encourage people to vote
The Manchester Evening News has launched an election chatbot named after suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst which aims to encourage people…
By
Most-shared general election stories on social media overwhelmingly anti-Tory with no sign yet of fake news
The most shared news stories about the general election on social media appear to be overwhelmingly anti-Tory with the Independent…
By
May and Corbyn to appear on Sky News/Channel 4 audience Q and A (but not at the same time)
Sky News and Channel 4 will jointly broadcast an audience Q and A with Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn as both are…
By
May says fake news ‘is a concern’ during Facebook Live interview ‘first’ on ITV News
Theresa May has said fake news “is a concern” as she revealed she had been a victim to “inaccurate” claims…
By
Independent digital chief: Apple News drives traffic not revenue but Facebook instant articles is ‘important source of ad sales’
Apple News “doesn’t drive real revenue, but does drive traffic” while Facebook is an “important form of advertising sales”, according…
By
Duopoly: ‘We have got to find sustainable funding model to pay for high quality journalism’ says Culture Minister
Culture Minister Matt Hancock has said finding an “appropriate funding relationship” between advertising and journalistic content is “incredibly important”. The…
By
Reports reveal how millions were spent on ‘dark’ Facebook ads to influence Leave EU vote
New allegations have come to light this week about the extent to which unregulated political advertising on Facebook was used…
By
