On Friday 5th March, the Media APPG kicked off another year of compelling online events with a lively panel discussion surrounding local media, this time in collaboration with Camelot. We looked at how the pandemic had highlighted local media’s importance and future funding options to ensure its longevity once lockdown is over.

The Chair of the Media Group, Andy Carter MP, has written to the Chancellor calling for him to support the Advertising Tax Credit Initiative, supporting the Radiocentre’s proposals to tackle funding shortfall in light of Covid.