Concern at rise of fake news in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018, by generation

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Amy Watson,
Mar 18, 2021
As of 2018, fake news concern was widespread in the United Kingdom (UK). Baby Boomers were the most concerned generation about the rise of fake news, with a share of 76 percent. This was followed by Gen X and Millennials, at 71 and 67 percent respectively. Almost a fifth of Gen Z respondents said they don't believe that fake news exists.

How concerned are you about the rise of 'fake news' and the impact it may have?

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April 2019

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

2018

Number of respondents

4,125 respondents

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Online survey

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