IPSO ‘not for us’ says former Independent editor Blackhurst – but rival regulator also fails to impress
Former Independent editor Chris Blackhurst has said that membership of the Independent Press Standards Organisation is “not for us, guv”.…
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Chris Blackhurst steps down as head of business for the Lebedev titles
Former Independent editor and long-serving Evening Standard business writer Chris Blackhurst is stepping down. His exit comes amid a round…
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Back in business: Chris Blackhurst takes up new role working across Lebedev titles
Former Independent editor Chris Blackhurst has been appointed as multimedia head of business across Evgeny Lebedev's media empire. Current head…
By Fleet Street editor says libel fears could force industry to support Government’s Royal Charter regulator
Newspapers will sign up to the Government’s Royal Charter once they start getting hit for costs in libel courts a…
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Independent management warns journalists print edition in question beyond 2015 unless cuts made
Senior management at The Independent have told staff that they could struggle to produce a print edition beyond 2015 unless…
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Simon Kelner proud his protégés Rajan and Duff have become Indy editors
The two new twenty-something editors at the Independent group were both given their break at the paper by former editor…
By Chris Blackhurst to integrate work of 300 journalists across Independent, Evening Standard and London Live
Chris Blackhurst’s new group content director role will see him pool together the work of around 300 journalists across The…
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Independent on Sunday editor vows to keep title ‘distinct’ amid integration
Newly appointed Independent on Sunday editor Lisa Markwell has pledged to maintain the paper’s independence amid moves to integrate all…
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