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Lords to Debate IP Bill Next Week

The Investigatory Powers Bill, which will pose a threat to investigative journalism unless key safeguards are introduced, will go to the House of Lords for its second reading on Monday.   The NMA believes that further comprehensive and robust safeguards...

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Yorkshire Post Political Correspondent: Jo Cox Inspired Me

Yorkshire Post political correspondent Kate Proctor has paid tribute to Jo Cox, describing the MP for Batley and Spen as “an inspiration” when she began working in the parliamentary press gallery in Westminster.    In a piece for the paper paying...

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Alarm as MPs Recommend Weakening FOI Appeal Rights

Transparency campaigners and the News Media Association have expressed alarm at the recommendation by the House of Commons Justice Select Committee to drastically restrict the right to appeal decisions made by the Information Commissioner regarding the Freedom of Information...

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Call For Nominations for Young Stationers’ Prize

Stationers’ Company are calling for entries for the Young Stationers’ Prize which recognises excellence in a young person across the communications and content industry. The annual prize is awarded to a young person who has achieved great success in their career;...

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