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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

BBC risks losing working class viewers to GB News, Lords report finds

BBC bosses should “reflect” on the rise of GB News - Lords report (James Manning/PA) - (PA Archive)

The BBC risks losing viewers from lower income backgrounds to “alternative” broadcasters like GB News if it doesn’t reform its coverage, a report from the House of Lords has found.

Entitled ‘The Future of News,’ the wide-ranging report says that current news media trends point to a “grim” future. Its authors warn that a “two-tier” news environment is emerging where only large media brands and niche outlets have a financial future.

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