From 20 May, it will be illegal to advertise e-cigarettes in newspapers, magazines and periodicals. The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 set out the restrictions on promoting e-cigarettes in Part 7.  When the regulations come into force next month,...

Innovation in the national regional and local news media industry was celebrated at the newsawards last night which marked its 20th anniversary this year. National newspaper of the year was awarded to The Daily Telegraph and The Courier, Dundee, scooped...

The News Media Association has voiced its opposition to proposals to introduce fines for breaches of regulations around the publication of terms and conditions, citing the effectiveness of the current system. Responding to a BIS consultation called Terms & Conditions...

The News Media Association has launched a Royal Rota photography competition for member publishers to promote the outstanding work of photographers in the UK news media and the NMA’s media facilities services for members.  The NMA manages the Royal Rota...

John Whittingdale has reaffirmed his belief in the importance of press freedom today, adding that the Government should “tread very carefully” on the issue of press regulation.   Responding to questions from MPs today, the Culture Secretary said press freedom...

News Media Association chairman Ashley Highfield has outlined the framework of an agreement with the BBC but stressed that work was still to be done  and he was under no illusion “how tough that would be.” Delivering the keynote speech...

The Government confirmed in Parliament that it will engage in ongoing dialogue with the NMA on journalistic protections in the Investigatory Powers Bill. This was in response to the latest probing amendments tabled by Labour and SNP in respect...

The News Media Association has published guidance for members on the spending limits during the European Union referendum period, which began on 14 April and will finish on 23 June. The guidance is available on the legal resources section of...

News Corporation has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission alleging abuse of its dominance in the search business. At the same time, Europe’s competition regulator has highlighted her concerns about the technology giant’s contracts with phone makers that...