Local media has been undermined and eroded by “digital invaders” and action must be taken to ensure that the industry is allowed to flourish and continue ensure that people have a powerful local voice, Michael Gove has said. Speaking at...

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to make media freedom a top priority for the coming year and has announced plans for the UK to host an international conference promoting media freedom and the safety of journalists. In a speech this...

The media is now facing unprecedented levels of hostility with violence and abuse of journalists reaching a new high, Reporters Without Borders has warned. New figures from RSF show that 80 journalists were killed this year, up by eight per...

Fernando de Yarza, president of Henneo Group in Spain, has been elected vice president of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. Mr de Yarza, president of News Media Europe, will now form the new Presidency of WAN-IFRA until...

Ministers have agreed to look at additional protections for journalists and their sources for the new counter terrorism regime after a sustained campaign for robust measures to protect freedom of speech by the News Media Assocation. During debates on key...

Google and Facebook must be subject to a “greater level of regulatory oversight” because of their strong market position which is “at risk of creating competitive or consumer harm” and damaging news media publishers  a preliminary report from the...

The Federal Trade Commission in the United States has been accused of failing to take action against the tech giants to crack down on ad fraud. In a letter to FTC chairman Joseph Simons, US Senator Mark Warner pressed the...

In a crunch week for the publisher’s right, veteran war correspondent Sammy Ketz has explained how the measure will help protect journalism and vital reporting from war zones across the globe. In an article published this week, the AFP correspondent said...

Newspapers across the UK are encouraging readers to dig deep and support charitable causes over Christmas. The Medway Messenger is supporting its local foodbank and encouraging readers to donate non-perishable goods. Home to nearly 280,000 residents 2017 saw 5,559 people...