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flag Hundreds of UK local newspapers are protesting proposed digital-only alcohol licensing notices, warning it would harm transparency and access.

flag Hundreds of local newspapers in England and Wales, including those owned by Newsquest, are launching a coordinated campaign against proposed changes that would remove the legal requirement to publish alcohol licensing notices in print. flag The effort, marked by a joint front-page "Defend Your Right to Know" headline on October 30 and continuing through November 3, coincides with Journalism Matters, a national celebration of local journalism. flag Industry leaders warn the shift to digital-only publication would reduce public access, weaken transparency, and harm local democracy, especially for older or less tech-savvy residents. flag They urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Peter Kyle to preserve the current system, emphasizing that local papers play a vital role in informing communities and supporting small businesses. flag The public is encouraged to respond to the ongoing licensing reform consultation, which closes on November 6.

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