英国计划终止在当地报纸上刊登酒吧许可证广告，因对当地新闻业和透明度的威胁而受到批评。 UK plan to end pub licence ads in local papers draws criticism over threats to local journalism and transparency.

英国政府提议取消要求酒吧在当地报纸上公布酒精执照申请的规定, 引起媒体领袖广泛批评, 媒体领袖警告这将会损害当地新闻及民主透明。 The UK government's proposal to remove the requirement for pubs to publish alcohol licence applications in local newspapers has sparked widespread criticism from media leaders, who warn it will harm local journalism and democratic transparency. 这种改变是减少官僚作风和促进夜间经济的动力的一部分,它可以允许更长的时数、正常时间以外的食品服务以及更多的现场音乐。 The change, part of a push to reduce bureaucracy and boost the night-time economy, could allow longer hours, food service outside regular times, and more live music. 包括编辑协会和新闻媒体协会在内的批评者认为,这些通知对于社区问责制至关重要,并为困难重重的地方报纸提供关键收入。 Critics, including the Society of Editors and News Media Association, argue the notices are vital for community accountability and provide crucial revenue for struggling local newspapers. 虽然政府以印刷读者人数下降和可变的广告成本为原因改变, 但反对者却说此举有破坏公众信任、削弱社区参与、进一步破坏当地新闻稳定的危险。 While the government cites declining print readership and variable ad costs as reasons for the shift, opponents say the move risks undermining public trust, weakening community engagement, and further destabilizing local news. 目前正在进行为期四周的公众咨询。 A four-week public consultation is underway.