The Information Commissioner’s Office is consulting on statutory codes under the Data Protection Act 2018 relevant to media editorial and commercial activities. The first of its consultative drafts ‘Age appropriate design: a code of practice for online services’ attracted some...

In an article for Journalism Matters, News Media Association chairman David Dinsmore has highlighted the threat to journalists across the globe and called for a “reset” in the way journalism is viewed. In an article for the NMA campaign, which...

The Government has restated its commitment to upholding press freedom as it seeks to implement a new regulatory framework for the tech giants, designed to crack down on online harms.   Speaking in a Lords debate on the Online Harms White...

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has described media freedom as “a force for progress” as he set out his vision for improving press freedom across the globe. Speaking at the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day celebrations hosted by the African Union...

The board of Independent News and Media, publisher of titles including the Belfast Telegraph, has agreed a sale to Belgian newspaper group Mediahuis for €145.6m. The INM board has unanimously recommended the offer, which is conditional on acceptance by shareholders. Independent...

The Government has restated its commitment to repealing Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act “at the earliest possible opportunity”, describing the move as “appropriate, proportionate and in the public interest.” Alongside media outlets and other press freedom...

The News Media Association is urging the UK Government to urgently adopt the Publisher’s Right after the EU Council approved and adopted the measure, which will provide a boost for the creative industries. The Directive will now be published in...

Procter & Gamble’s Marc Pritchard has issued a warning to the tech platforms that the company will “vote with its dollars” unless meaningful efforts are made to clean up the digital advertising ecosystem. Speaking at the Association of National Advertisers...

The UK has risen seven places in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2019 World Press Freedom Index, published today. Ranking 33rd out of 180 countries, the UK has improved from its 2018 ranking of 40th. However, the UK remains...