The enormous trust that the public have in local news media and the important role the sector plays in government communications campaigns was recognised by the government in Parliament today. The ‘All In, All Together’ campaign harnessed the power...

The News Media Association has called on peers to adopt amendments to the National Security Bill to avoid a chilling effect on journalism and freedom of expression. Speaking in a debate on the National Security Bill, Shadow DCMS Spokesperson...

The News Media Association has welcomed the government’s indication that it is calling a halt to plans to introduce a new far reaching copyright exception which content creators feared would have a “severe negative impact” on UK rights holders...

A model anti-SLAPP law, drafted in consultation with leading media lawyers and industry experts on behalf of the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition and supported by over 70 leading editors, lawyers, publishers, journalists and press freedom organisations including the News Media...

The News Media Association has welcomed the launch of a mobile-friendly safety toolkit to help journalists find advice and information surrounding their safety while on the move. The launch by the National Union of Journalists and Society of Editors...

Government plans to introduce new laws to challenge the power of big tech firms and help secure the valuable role of UK media were welcomed at an event in Parliament yesterday. The proposals to provide full powers to the...

Welcoming the Chancellor’s commitment this morning to bring forward legislation for the Digital Markets Unit, News Media Association chief executive Owen Meredith said “We are delighted that the government has used the Autumn Statement today to restate the commitment...

Media organisations, including the News Media Association, have called on government to amend the National Security Bill legislation by adding in a public interest defence. The Bill returned to the House of Commons yesterday and in its current form,...

MPs from across the political spectrum have joined with the news media sector to condemn the arrests of three journalists covering climate protests on the M25, leading to Hertfordshire constabulary promising an investigation into the arrests of journalists. Prime...