Bill could make it illegal for public officials to mislead the public
Public Office (Accountability) Bill includes new legal duty of candour.
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UK Government shelves taking action against SLAPP anti-media lawsuits
Response to Future of News inquiry “fails to reflect severity of situation”.
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Foreign state ownership ban could cover news websites as well as papers and magazines
Indirect or “passive” investment by foreign states would be exempt but capped at 5%.
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Foreign govts to be banned from owning UK newspapers and magazines
The ban will be brought in an amendment to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
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News industry urges police to ‘break cycle of abuse’ against women in journalism
Four-point safety plan proposed for women journalists in the UK.
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Freedom of information in UK sinks to new low
Journalists are increasingly frustrated by failures in government compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
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Government-led task force launched to protect journalism from SLAPPs
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer writes for Press Gazette about a new task force to tackle the rise of SLAPPs.
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Ministers propose National Security Bill changes to ease press freedom fears
Some critics of the National Security Bill still want a public interest defence for journalists.
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