A powerful coalition of leading editors, lawyers, journalists & academics have written to Ministry of Justice Alex Chalk KC MP urging crucial changes to the #SLAPPBill to ensure that it can effectively protect all those who speak out in the public interest. Read on 👉antislapp.uk/2024/04/11/ame…

A good summary of how the #DMCCBill will change the rules around subscriptions, and how engagement with Government over many months has improved the Bill to ensure these deliver true consumer benefit without unduly hampering legitimate business practices

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Following on from yesterday, worth giving City A.M.'s piece this morning a read: cityam.com/the-advantaged…

On HTFP today: BBC plans to launch new 'long read' and investigative platforms spark fresh criticism from News Media Association holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2024/news/bbc-…

NMA CEO Owen Meredith responds to BBC director general Tim Davie's Royal Television Society address. Read on👉newsmediauk.org/blog/2024/03/2…

In a world where deepfakes and misinformation are likely to be ever present, trusted journalism and accountable publications are the antidote to help the public navigate fact from fiction

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Good morning. We've a special update out today, after what could turn out to be a big week for the BBC and local news industry - read it here: open.substack.com/pub/behindloca…

This piece from Ad Association's public policy & regulation director Konrad Shek on how a data-driven economy is critical for the UK's growth and prosperity in PoliticsHome is worth a read.

Read on: politicshome.com/members/articl…

NMA CEO Owen Meredith comments on the reports today that the BBC plans to feature adverts around its audio output - a move which would be 'catastrophic' for UK media.

Read his quote in full👇newsmediauk.org/blog/2024/03/1…

Responding to William Hague in The Times and The Sunday Times today, Newsquest CEO Henry Faure Walker rightly reminds readers - and government - of the huge digital audiences local news offers as a trusted advertising platform. Read below 👇thetimes.co.uk/article/vital-…

During a debate last night, peers voted for key amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill in order to strengthen the new regime for digital markets. Find the link below to read our highlights.👇newsmediauk.org/blog/2024/03/1…

Good to see House of Lords back amendments this evening that will strengthen the #DigitalMarkets , Competition and Consumers Bill.

Proud to be one of the many signatories to this open letter calling for a stronger police response to violence against women journalists online. No woman journalist should be subjected to such abuse simply for doing their job. #InternationalWomensDay

Today Theresa May announced she will stand down at the election via an exclusive statement to her local title MaidenheadAdvertiser - a testament to the crucial role local news plays in society, showing its power as a platform for breaking news & information maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/maiden…

A great victory for the The Sun campaign Keep It Down - hailed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his Budget speech today. Clip below⬇️