Covid-19 Local and Regional News Organisations
2020-04-27
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The Government has provided financial support to all businesses but has specifically targeted news publishers. Independent publishers such as the Bedford Independent have not been included in an advertising deal.
Does the Secretary of State agree that independent publishers are providing a vital service and will he meet with the ICNN to agree on an advertising deal for local independent press?
Agrees that independent community news sector is important; current advertising deal covers 600 national, regional and local titles reaching 49 million people; in touch with ICNN to see what other measures could be put in place for further support.
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