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<p>We are committed to ensuring there are sustainable business models for high quality
news media as set out in the manifesto, and this includes the local and regional press.
In particular, government recognises that local and regional news outlets have been
hit particularly hard by falling print circulations and the shift of advertising online.</p><p>
</p><p>We have been holding meetings with industry representatives to explore these
issues which form one aspect of the work underway to develop the Digital Charter.</p>
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