UK could require YouTube, Meta and TikTok to prioritise BBC and other public service broadcasters

The UK government has launched a consultation proposing that platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and other social media services make news from public service media including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and potentially other trusted publishers, more prominent in feeds and search results. The proposal is part of a wider Media Green Paper aimed at tackling misinformation and reforming public service media. Supporters argue it could improve access to reliable news, while critics question whether governments should influence how recommendation algorithms rank content and what qualifies as a "trusted" source.