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Society welcomes reform
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Society welcomes reform

The Society of Editors has welcomed a pledge by the Courts Minister “to fundamentally reform” the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) if improvements are not made to the way the fast-track system is used.

08/11/2024

What will a second Trump term means for the press?
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What will a second Trump term means for the press?

As we now know, the 47th president of the USA will be Donald Trump. He does not like the press…

By James Evelegh  |  07/11/2024

NMA welcomes pilot extension
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NMA welcomes pilot extension

The News Media Association has welcomed the family court reporting pilot extension to magistrates.

30/10/2024

Starmer: Publishers must have control over their content
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Starmer: Publishers must have control over their content

Journalism is the “lifeblood of democracy” and publishers should have control over and seek payment for their work as AI technology continues to transform our economy and way of life, Sir Keir Starmer has said today.

28/10/2024

Government introduces spying safeguards
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Government introduces spying safeguards

Following a legal challenge by Liberty supported by the NUJ, state spying bodies will no longer be able to easily access journalists’ communications.

17/10/2024

Journalism matters, everywhere
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Journalism matters, everywhere

In a world where discourse is dominated by social media, where bad actors manipulate, suppress and control what people read and hear, independent and principled journalism has never been more essential.

By James Evelegh  |  10/10/2024

WAN-IFRA announces launch of campaign
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WAN-IFRA announces launch of campaign

Global news industry launches "Choose Truth" campaign ahead of World News Day.

25/09/2024

IPSO marks ten years with new funding settlement
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IPSO marks ten years with new funding settlement

Press regulator IPSO announces five-year deal and new rule changes as it celebrates anniversary.

17/09/2024

Journalists in Southern Africa launch united front
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Journalists in Southern Africa launch united front

Botswana: Journalists in Southern Africa have launched a united front against disinformation and misinformation.

16/09/2024

SoE welcomes fake news initiative
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SoE welcomes fake news initiative

Earlier this month the Society of Editors welcomed an announcement by the government that differentiating fake news from accurate reporting online may be taught in primary and secondary schools in the wake of far-right riots across the UK.

28/08/2024

Government acknowledges 'vital role' of media
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Government acknowledges 'vital role' of media

The government has acknowledged the vital role of the media in reporting the courts’ response to recent public disorder offences across the UK.

19/08/2024

Society welcomes fake news initiative
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Society welcomes fake news initiative

The Society of Editors has welcomed an announcement by the government that differentiating fake news from accurate reporting online may be taught in primary and secondary schools in the wake of far-right riots across the UK.

19/08/2024

World News Day: New campaign announced
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World News Day: New campaign announced

Global News Media has launched the ‘Choose Truth’ Campaign for World News Day.

13/08/2024

NUJ writes to National Police Chiefs’ Council
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NUJ writes to National Police Chiefs’ Council

Journalists must not be “exploited as investigative shortcuts” by police, says NUJ.

12/08/2024

Evan Gershkovich release
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Evan Gershkovich release

The Society of Editors, the National Union of Journalists and the IFJ have welcomed the release of Evan Gershkovich and other journalists jailed in Russia.

05/08/2024

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