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Use of TV for news in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015, by age
Use of TV for news in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015, by age
Share of respondents using connected television for news in the past week in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by age*
by Statista Research Department,
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Jun 16, 2015
This statistic displays the use of television for news in the United Kingdom in 2015, by age. 89 percent of respondents over 65 reported using television as a source of news within the week previous to survey. During the survey, a smaller share of respondents reported using the internet for news.Share of respondents using connected television for news in the past week in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015, by age*
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| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 48% |
| 25-34 | 60% |
| 65+ | 89% |
| Share of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 18-24 | 48% |
| 25-34 | 60% |
| 65+ | 89% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jun 16, 2015
This statistic displays the use of television for news in the United Kingdom in 2015, by age. 89 percent of respondents over 65 reported using television as a source of news within the week previous to survey. During the survey, a smaller share of respondents reported using the internet for news.- Show sources information
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- Release date
- June 2015
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January and February 2015
- Number of respondents
- 2,112 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- news consumers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * The original survey question was, "Which, if any, of the following have you used in the last week as a source of news?"
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- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January and February 2015
- Number of respondents
- 2,112 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- news consumers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- * The original survey question was, "Which, if any, of the following have you used in the last week as a source of news?"
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