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UK media literacy plan opens door to wider platform duties; ‘manosphere’ targeted

By Patricia Figueiredo ( March 18, 2026, 10:32 GMT | Insight) -- Media literacy duties in the UK for tech companies could be expanded if further intervention is deemed necessary, according to ministers and policy documents. Culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Tuesday that a targeted initiative will focus on young men and the “manosphere” that champions misogyny. It follows a government action plan published on Monday, which outlines a three-year strategy and leaves open the possibility of clearer guidance or regulation.UK media literacy duties for tech companies could be expanded if evidence shows further intervention is needed, particularly to address misogynist content circulating online, according to government ministers and policy documents....

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