Culture Secretary ‘minded to’ intervene over sale of i paper to Daily Mail owner
The Government has told the Daily Mail and General Trust it is “minded to” intervene in its acquisition of the…
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Ofcom could get power to fine tech companies over harmful videos
The Government is considering giving new powers to Ofcom that would allow the media regulator to fine technology companies over…
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New Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan supported bill granting anonymity under arrest
Newly appointed Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has rarely spoken on issues facing the media in the past, although she once…
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Times and Sunday Times win permission to share resources and journalists
The Times and Sunday Times newspapers have been given permission from the Government to start sharing more journalists and other…
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Government launches £2m pilot innovation fund to help find sustainable journalism model
The UK Government will establish a £2m innovation fund to support public interest journalism, with a focus on local and regional…
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UK to establish committee on journalist safety
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright has announced the UK will establish a National Committee for the Safety of Journalists. The announcement…
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New online safety laws pose ‘profound dangers to press freedom’, warn UK media groups
The Government’s proposed online safety laws pose “profound dangers to press freedom” and could create “unintended consequences for freedom of…
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Independent and Standard say they have ‘nothing to fear’ from Gov probe into Saudi deals
The company behind the Independent and Evening Standard newspapers has claimed it has “nothing to fear” from a Government investigation…
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