House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
A Safe, Informed Digital Nation: Government’s Media Literacy Action Plan (2026-2029)
16 March 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Kanishka Narayan Lab Vale of Glamorgan
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government is launching a Media Literacy Action Plan to foster a safe and informed digital society.
- A coordinated cross-government framework will be established to focus on public awareness, youth preparation, local initiatives, and partnership coordination over three years.
- A pilot media literacy campaign funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will be initiated to support the action plan.
Issue summary
The statement outlines the UK Government's Media Literacy Action Plan aimed at fostering a safe, informed digital society.
Action requested
The government is establishing a coordinated cross-government framework for media literacy over three years, focusing on public awareness, youth preparation, local initiatives, and partnership coordination. A pilot media literacy campaign funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will be launched to support these efforts.
Key facts
- The Media Literacy Action Plan is a commitment to fostering a safe, informed digital society.
- Funding for a pilot media literacy campaign has been provided by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
- Priorities include building public awareness of media literacy, preparing children for a digital future, boosting local initiatives, and ensuring coordinated government action.