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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BBC-funded local democracy reporter scheme already ‘strengthening local journalism and accountability of local public bodies’ despite teething problems
The News Media Association wants to increase the number of BBC-funded local democracy reporters by almost 40 per cent to…
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New guidance on dealing with press for court staff made public for first time to enhance ‘open justice’
New guidance on dealing with the media has been issued to staff at courts and tribunals across England and Wales.…
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NCTJ appoints NMA deputy chief executive Lynne Anderson to its board
The News Media Association’s deputy chief executive, Lynne Anderson, has joined the board of the National Council for the Training…
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Archant group editor speaks out to defend rival newspaper over council blacklisting in ‘attack’ on press freedom
A newspaper editor who has been “blacklisted” by a local council has said he is “very grateful” for support from…
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NMA calls for competition regulation reform to tackle ‘detrimental’ impact of Google and Facebook duopoly on news publishers
The News Media Association has called for reform to competition regulation in order to address concerns over Google and Facebook’s…
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PM speaks up for free press as industry rep warns Data Protection Bill cost sanctions would ‘cripple’ local and national newspapers
Press freedom is “already at an all-time low” ahead of tomorrow’s Commons votes on Data Protection Bill cost amendments, a…
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Leading media lawyer warns Data Protection Bill cost sanctions could be in violation of human rights laws
A leading media lawyer has warned that the proposed Data Protection Bill cost amendments could be unlawful to enact and…
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