6.12c What is the demonstrable impact of local news provision on community cohesion, civic engagement, public trust in information, and the scrutiny of local public services and institutions across different communities in the UK?

Background

DCMS is focused on protecting the long-term viability of the news ecosystem in the UK. This requires research into the social, economic and democratic value of news provision, barriers to sustainable business models in the digital news environment, and the role of policy interventions in supporting a diverse, financially sustainable and high-quality journalism sector across the UK.

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