Fake news sites spark ownership debate

Concerns are mounting over UK-registered news websites which are allegedly spreading disinformation about Western companies in Ukraine. In response, parliamentarians, including Lord Wallace of Saltaire, are advocating for legal reforms to mandate transparency in media ownership, similar to regulations in the EU. Lord Wallace commented: “It is extremely concerning that London’s reputation as a media and financial hub is being used by the Russian propaganda machine.” The rise of these fake news sites coincides with a broader trend of online disinformation campaigns from Russia, particularly since the invasion of Ukraine.