The decision by Meta to stop using fact-checkers on its Facebook and Instagram platforms leads many of the papers. The Financial Times, external says the change will help the social media giant to build bridges with Donald Trump as he prepares to return to the White House. The Guardian, external says the decision has been condemned by critics as a "major step back" for public discourse. The ongoing row about grooming gangs - and whether a new national inquiry into the issue is needed - is addressed by a number of leader columns. The Daily Express, external supports calls for a fresh investigation, insisting Britain has "not yet faced up" to the full horror of the gangs.

Source: The Times January 08, 2025 11:39 UTC