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Acknowledged
Working with the European Union, the UK Government should scale-up assistance for independent media, civil...
Recommendation
Working with the European Union, the UK Government should scale-up assistance for independent media, civil society organisations and media literacy whilst continuing to monitor and expose foreign influence operations in these regions. (Recommendation, Paragraph 100)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's suggestion and states they will take it into account alongside the Rycroft Review and lessons from allies, as they are working to cohere the government's approach to countering foreign information threats.
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
73. The Rycroft Review has reported on the barriers facing the Government when it comes to adopting a fully joined-up approach to countering foreign information threats. 74. We recognise these conclusions and have been working across Government to strongly cohere the government’s approach to address this pressing national security challenge. 75. We note the Committee’s suggestion, and will take it into account alongside the conclusions of the Rycroft Review, and the lessons we can learn from our allies, including those highlighted by the Committee. Public awareness of threat
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Report
4th Report - Disinformation diplomacy: How malign actors are seeking to undermine democracy
27 Mar 2026
HC 703
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.3 yrs
Report published
27 Mar 2026