US EditionOnline, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says
- For the first time, online news consumption in the UK has surpassed television, with 71% using online services compared to 70% for TV, according to research by Ofcom.
- Ofcom's findings indicate a generational shift, showing online platforms as the primary news source for adults in the UK, reflecting a decline in traditional TV news.
- While online news use increased, TV and radio still maintain higher trust levels among consumers, as noted by Ofcom's study.
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Online overtakes television in an annual survey of the UK's news habits
Research by the broadcast regulator Ofcom reveals 71% of the UK population said they used online services for news versus 70% for TV news bulletins. According to an article from BBC, over last year, online sources grew from 68% to 71%, while social media also saw a rise from 47% to 52%. For people aged between 16 and 24, the number saying they use social media for news was 82%.
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Ofcom launches review after TV and online ‘on par’ as main source of news
Ofcom’s news consumption survey 2024 found TV news as the primary source of information has gradually declined. Research by the media regulator has found that TV and online are at marginally similar rates as the main source of news for UK adults in 2024. Broadcasters had spent six decades leading radio and newspapers as the British public’s main source of news, before seeing a downward trend in recent years, according to Ofcom. Its news consump…
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