The Government is reportedly considering forcing social media giants to push BBC content towards users.

The proposals would reportedly require platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok to give greater prominence to the BBC and other public service broadcasters in feeds, search results and algorithms.

Here’s what the proposals might do and why the plan is already drawing criticism.

Priority to BBC, ITV and Channel 4

Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sources told The Telegraph the plan would make it easier for people to find trusted news sources online.