newsThursday, June 25, 2026

UK media ownership dangerously concentrated

A new report from the Media Reform Coalition paints a grim picture of media plurality in the UK, showing further consolidation since 2023. Meanwhile, a separate piece examines how Big Tech has reshaped journalism globally. Together, they raise questions about who controls the news we see.

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Media ownership

Two pieces today look at who controls the news, from ownership to platform power.

#01www.mediareform.org.ukJun 25

Media Reform Coalition

The Media Reform Coalition's 8th edition report finds UK media ownership is dangerously concentrated, with further consolidation since 2023 leading to a collapse in plurality and diversity of news sources.

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#02www.dw.comJun 25

Global Media Forum: How Big Tech is changing journalism

DW's Global Media Forum coverage examines how Big Tech has fundamentally reshaped journalism, controlling production, distribution, and consumption through search, social media, and AI.

5 min readRead original

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