Independent pays damages to filmmaker accused of fraud in dismissed lawsuit
The Independent agrees settlement after reporting legal allegations that had not been found to be true.
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BBC apologises to Pink News bosses over defamatory sexual misconduct claims
Ben Cohen and Anthony James donating ‘compensation’ from BBC to charity.
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Penske AI Overviews lawsuit dismissed because ‘no formal bargain’ struck with Google
Publishers ‘voluntarily acceded’ to zero price for Google crawling, judge finds.
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‘Misleading’ Home Office photo guidance risks ‘serious consequences’ for journalists, warns NUJ
Booklet ‘spreads public confusion’ about journalists’ rights, says union.
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Second ‘overwhelming victory’ for Mail publisher in Harry privacy case with costs decision
Associated Newspapers awarded costs on indemnity basis, initial payment, and no cap.
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IPSO reviewing ‘high volume’ of Jason Arday coverage complaints after Cambridge academic’s death
Complaints filed en masse in relation to Clause 1 (accuracy) of Editors’ Code.
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Tony Livesey leaves 5 Live following allegations against former Sport Newspapers boss David Sullivan
Story updated as Livesey leaves BBC radio show after 16 years.
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Why reporting of Ann Widdecombe killing pushed legal boundaries
Daily Mail first to name suspect in Widdecombe murder case before charge.
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