The spread of misinformation through fake online stories is harming more children, research shows. Photo: Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS

More than a quarter of British children consuming news online say they have believed a fake or artificially generated story, according to research.

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The finding from UK online safety charity Internet Matters that 27 per cent have fallen prey to fake news has prompted calls for children to be given better critical thinking skills to keep them safe online.

The proportion is greater among vulnerable children - which for this report included those who have quali

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