‘Urgent need’ to extend FOI Act to private contractors working for public bodies, say peers
A Lib Dem peer has pledged to introduce a Private Member’s Bill designed to “update and improve” the Freedom of…
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News industry fears over draft child data protections ‘unfounded’, says Information Commissioner
A new online code forcing websites to apply child-friendly data protections or use “robust” age-checking tools will not affect news…
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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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Exclude media from draft child data safeguards or ‘undermine’ news industry, warns NMA
The News Media Association has said a draft code forcing websites to apply child data protections or use “robust” age-verification…
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Press Association leaves home of 24 years for ‘dynamic’ new HQ in Paddington
The Press Association has left its Westminster home after 24 years for a more modern newsroom in Paddington designed to…
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Journalists must ‘stand together’ against threats and highlight good work press does, says News UK chief
Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore has called on journalists to “stand together” against threats to silence the press and highlight the…
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Campaign to promote importance of local journalism rebranded as Journalism Matters
The News Media Association has rebranded its campaign promoting the importance of local journalism to society. Journalism Matters will replace…
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Press freedom groups rally against new legislation that risks exposing journalists’ sources
Critics have rallied against new legislation which they say will “compromise press freedom” by making it easier for journalists’ emails…
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