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Think Britain has a free press? Think again

From illegal surveillance to economic pressure, media monopolies to SLAPP lawsuits, the UK might not be quite the bastion of press freedom it claims to be. According to the 2025 World Press...

Opinion isn’t fact: How responsible journalism separates fact-based news from opinion-based columns

In an age of endless headlines, hot takes, and social media shares, it can be easy to blur the line between news and opinion. But that line matters for a healthy democracy and responsible...

First on the scene: What breaking news is (and isn’t) meant to do

When a big story breaks, people want answers fast. But in the earliest moments of any major event, verified facts are often in short supply. While breaking news updates are...

Who said that? Understanding named and anonymous sources in the news

Where a piece of information comes from is just as important as the information itself. In journalism, that’s why we talk about sources. These are the people, documents, or...

The evolution of journalism: From print to digital, facts to formats

Journalism has undergone a seismic shift over the past few decades. From the era of daily print deadlines to the always-on pace of digital publishing, the tools and platforms have...

Why press regulation matters: A guide to how UK journalism is held to account

Press regulation exists to protect both the public and journalists. In an age of misinformation and mistrust, it acts like a kite mark, signalling a commitment to ethical standards, transparency...

Why press regulation matters: How it helps protect trust in journalism

Public trust in the media has taken a hit in recent years. From sensationalist headlines to misleading claims circulating online, many readers find it difficult to know which news...

Fake news vs real news: How to identify trustworthy journalism

With so much information available online, it’s more important than ever to know how to identify a credible news story. Misinformation spreads quickly, and not all sources follow the same...

Who writes the news? A guide to bylines used by responsible newspapers and what they tell you

Bylines are a key part of any news story, identifying the writer and providing insight into the article’s purpose. A responsible publication uses bylines to create transparency, which reflects...

Prospective MP candidate defends “deceitful” marketing claiming it’s ok because “people are familiar with my name”

The Conservative prospective parliamentary candidate (PPC) for Bedford and Kempston has defended her use of "deceitful' propaganda-style marketing after delivering a fake magazine to homes...

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