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Journalists in the UK follow a code of conduct, overseen by IPSO, the independent press regulator. It covers accuracy, privacy, and not misrepresenting information. While undercover filming, like ITV's in the Reform story, is rare, it's allowed if there's a strong public interest and no other way to get the story.
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