Ofcom – News consumption in the UK, 2024

News consumption in the UK has shifted towards online sources, with the use of television for news declining since 2023. In 2024, 71% of UK adults are consuming news online, on par with television. Social media is a significant component of online news consumption, with 52% of UK adults over 16 using it as a news source. The use of newspapers is in decline, while radio for news has remained stable. Younger age groups are more likely to use social media for news, with 88% of 16-24-year-olds using online sources and 82% using social media for news. In contrast, older age groups still prefer traditional news sources. Demographic trends indicate a clear preference for online sources among younger age groups and traditional sources among older age groups.