Open Nav

UK Government to set up new unit to tackle fake news

 

The UK government has announced that it will set up a new unit to counter “fake news” and disinformation. The government said that the “dedicated national security communications unit”, which is already being dubbed the “Ministry of Truth”, would be charged with “combating disinformation by state actors and others”. As yet, there is no further information on where the unit will be based or who will staff it.

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee is currently carrying out an inquiry into “fake news” and has requested information from Facebook and Twitter including on Russian activity during the EU referendum campaign.

 

< Go Back

Latest News

18th August 2025

Network Upgrades at center3 Internet Exchange Point in Riyadh

By Lynsey Buckingham

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) are pleased to announce a successful network upgrade at the interconnection hub they power...

Read More
7th August 2025

Cilix Join LINX as a ConneXions Reseller Partner

By Lynsey Buckingham

Cilix, a leading UK managed service provider has become the latest new reseller partner for the London Internet Exchange...

Read More
21st July 2025

LINX and Megaport Partner to Expand Cloud Connectivity for London Networks

By Tom Lloyd-Roberts

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with global Network as a Service (NaaS)...

Read More
Email
Call