Caincross Review final report published.

The Cairncross Review has published its final report, with recommendations on how to ensure the future sustainability of the UK press, helping to preserve our democracy.

Key facts:

  • The independent review undertaken by Dame Frances Cairncross was tasked by the Prime Minister with investigating the sustainability of the production and distribution of accurate news and high-quality journalism in the face of changing technology and rising levels of "fake news." 
  • The recommendations include measures to tackle the uneven balance of power between news publishers and online platforms. It also recommends forms of tax relief for the provision of local and investigative journalism and a new Institute for Public Interest News. 
  • The government will now consider all recommendations in more detail – engaging with the Competition and Markets Authority, Ofcom and the Chair of the Charity Commission. 

Why this matters:

Democracy needs high quality journalism to thrive. This report sets out a path to help us put the UK’s media industry on a stronger and more sustainable footing.

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