Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Require news outlets to publish clear, accurate headlines
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
I urge the Government to introduce regulations requiring UK news organisations to publish clear, accurate headlines that reflect article content. I think that misleading "clickbait" titles in media misrepresent articles, erode trust, and spread misinformation.
I think this would promote responsible journalism, improve transparency and support public understanding. I don't think this would limit press freedom, but would encourage responsible journalism. For example, instead of "Shocking News About John Doe," a headline like "John Doe jailed for fraud" could promote transparency.
Timeline
| 6 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
6 Jan 2025
Closed
6 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.