UK Devolution Plans to Weaken Scrutiny, Warns Local Media
August 2, 2026 | by Aaditya Raj

Regional UK pubs and councils’ power may be transferred under devolution plans. Local media faces challenges including hostility from politicians and big tech. To hold mayors and councils accountable, greater support for local news is crucial, with new regional titles struggling to compete with ‘news deserts’.
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