Boris Johnson says ‘cowardly’ abuse of journalists must end as Govt publishes action plan
The Government has published its action plan to better protect journalists from threats of violence and intimidation, which includes every…
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Charges dropped against Kent protest photographer as Culture Sec grilled on press freedom
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has dodged questions about press freedom concerns in the UK after a photographer was arrested and…
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UK gov report links local newspaper circulation and voter turnout: Absence of journalism in some areas potentially ‘catastrophic’
Government -backed research has found that for every percentage point growth in a local daily newspaper’s circulation, electoral turnout on…
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Televised press conference to permanently replace afternoon Downing Street press briefing
The Government should not be allowed to choose who asks questions at its planned new daily televised press briefing or…
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Government to begin holding daily press briefings on coronavirus
Boris Johnson or one of his senior ministers will hold daily press conferences to update the public on the fight…
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Culture Secretary asks if BBC ‘truly reflects’ UK after ‘missing’ key political trends
In his first speech to media bosses, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has raised the question of whether the BBC “truly…
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Ofcom says it would not seek to ‘curtail’ news websites’ editorial freedom if made online regulator
Ofcom has said it would not seek to “curtail the editorial freedom of news sites” if it is given powers…
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Tory MPs hit back at plans to force BBC to downsize and move to subscription model
A Conservative MP has warned his own party against “picking a potentially unpopular fight” with the BBC. Huw Merriman warned…
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