Sky News and GB News discuss impartiality, finances and the future of news
The Communications and Digital Committee continues its inquiry into the future of the news, taking evidence from senior executives from Sky News and GB News.
Meeting details
Background
The inquiry examines the changing media landscape and what needs to happen to ensure a thriving, trusted and financially sustainable news ecosystem. Key areas include the broadening concept of what constitutes ‘news’, the impact of a decline in trust in traditional news outlets, the challenges around editorial decisions, and the impact of tech platforms and generative AI on news media business models. It comes amid the world’s largest election year, and ahead of an anticipated Uk general election.
Possible areas for discussion
Possible areas for discussion with Sky News include:
- Sky’s role in the news landscape and the value of independent commercial news broadcasters;
- how it is addressing commercial challenges around providing high quality news journalism;
- issues around serving audiences with impartial content; and
- action from industry and the regulators to support trusted and reliable news online and offline.
Possible areas for discussion with GB News include:
- The work of GB News and how it seeks to provide an alternative offer to other broadcasters;
- the organisation’s business model and financial sustainability;
- its position on providing impartial content and Ofcom’s oversight; and
- how it sees the future of broadcast news compared to online content.