In response to recent riots in Southampton following the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak, UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced that the government is exploring measures to combat misinformation during public crises. She expressed concern over social media's role in spreading misleading information, particularly during times of unrest. Kendall referenced a report from the Commons science, innovation, and technology committee, which called for the implementation of crisis response protocols by Ofcom to hold social media platforms accountable for misinformation. The report highlighted how misinformation proliferated online after the summer 2024 riots, exacerbated by social media algorithms. Kendall advocated for boosting trusted sources of information and enabling users to reset their algorithms to reduce exposure to harmful content. Meanwhile, Chi Onwurah, chair of the committee, criticized the Online Safety Act as inadequate, stating that many recommendations for improvement were rejected. The government aims to announce further details on these initiatives this month, emphasizing the need for timely action against the rapidly evolving technology landscape.