‘Strong argument’ for online platforms regulator and code of conduct, says UK competition watchdog
The UK competition watchdog has said there is a “strong argument” for the creation of a regulator to oversee the…
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Level of ‘junk news’ shared online ahead of election ‘relatively low’, research finds
So-called “junk news” is on the decline on Twitter but still receives high engagement on Facebook, researchers claim. Analysis of…
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Facebook takes down Tory election advert using ‘distorted’ BBC News footage
The BBC has welcomed Facebook’s removal of Conservative adverts featuring “distorted” footage of some of its top journalists reporting on…
By BBC condemns Conservative Facebook advert using footage of its journalists
The BBC has demanded the Conservatives take down a “completely unacceptable” Facebook advert using clips from its journalists, claiming it…
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Facebook-funded community journalists begin training for senior exams with NCTJ
The first cohort of Facebook-funded community reporters has begun studying for a new senior journalism qualification run by the National…
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Facebook agrees to pay fine over Cambridge Analytica data scandal but admits no liability
Facebook has agreed to pay a £500,000 fine over the harvesting of its users data for political purposes by Cambridge…
By Facebook makes plans to tackle misinformation at next UK election
Facebook has set out fresh commitments to protect elections from interference and misinformation should the UK go to the polls.…
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Facebook community news reporters start NCTJ training
The first community news reporters on a Facebook-funded scheme have started training for their diplomas with the National Council for…
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