The government has described the Public Notice Portal as a “welcome innovation” from the local news media sector, while committing to keeping the statutory requirement for public notices to be published in printed local newspapers. In its response to...

The tech platforms’ estimates of the value they create for news outlets are “disingenuous,” with Google returning less than £75 million a year to publishers despite the news sector driving £1 billion in revenues for the platforms, a new...

National, regional and local news brands pulled out all the stops to cover the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with many publishing powerful front page tributes, supplements, and special editions to mark the historic occasion. A selection...

“Reporting is not a crime.” “It’s a statement as obvious as it is powerful. But last week, four of the biggest newspapers in the United States were compelled to lead with these words in a joint editorial, calling for...

We must act now to curb press freedom abuses News Media Association chief executive Owen Meredith has said in an article for Press Gazette today. “On World Press Freedom Day today, we should all celebrate the very best of UK...

The News Media Association has welcomed the publication of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill today. The legislation, which aims to boost innovation in business and promote competition in the digital marketplace, will help to curb the dominance...

The News Media Association has welcomed provisions in the Draft Media Bill to repeal Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act. The draft legislation aims to introduce new reforms to guarantee access to UK radio on smart speakers...

The update of the BBC operating licence announced by Ofcom today will give the BBC a free pass to expand its offering, using the licence fee to compete directly with commercial providers, the News Media Association said. Responding to...

The News Media Association has expressed deep concern following reports about proposed changes to the College of Policing’s APP (Authorised Professional Practice) on Media Relations which could weaken open justice.  Of particular concern is the proposal that suspects charged...