Leading UK political journalists debate Brexit: 'People are making massively...
Sky News political reporter Beth Rigby warned last night that voters made decisions on Brexit and the US election based on “a pack of lies” spread on social media. She was speaking at a panel...
View ArticleNursing home closes after undercover Panorama probe
A nursing home in Cornwall has been closed after an undercover investigation revealed signs of poor quality care and neglect. BBC’s Panorama found evidence that suggested Clinton House in St Austell...
View ArticleAmol Rajan appointed as the BBC's first media editor
Former Independent editor Amol Rajan has been appointed as the BBC’s first media editor. His brief will include: mergers, digital advances and media trends. He will continue to present The Big Debate...
View ArticleNewly appointed 5 News editor Rachel Corp was part of bulletin's original...
Rachel Corp has been appointed editor of 5 News. The ITV News London editor will replace Cristina Nicolotti Squires who leaves to become director of content for Sky News in January. Corp was part of...
View ArticleBBC announces plans for Netflix-style on-demand service to showcase radio...
The BBC aims to create a Netflix-style service to showcase its wide-ranging radio content globally, Lord Hall is to announce. The BBC director-general intends to introduce a “Netflix of the spoken...
View ArticleJohn Humphrys says he could step down from Today 'next week', 'next month' or...
Radio 4 Today presenter John Humphrys has said he could he could step down “next week”, “next month” or “next year”. He was speaking to The Times as he approaches the 30th anniversary of his first...
View ArticleBBC journalist detained overnight by Turkish authorities without any explanation
A BBC journalist was detained for a day without explanation while reporting on a disaster at a copper mine site in Turkey that killed 11 miners and left another five missing. Hatice Kamer, who works...
View ArticleBBC says Cliff Richard raid coverage was 'squarely in public interest' and it...
BBC editors say they will “defend ourselves vigorously” after being sued by Sir Cliff Richard over reports naming him as a suspected sex offender. They say it is the BBC’s “responsibility” to report...
View ArticleGuardian teams up with Vice to trade its investigations expertise for access...
The Guardian is trading access to its original investigative reporting for the video production skills and “young” and “engaged” audience over at Vice. The partnership, announced today, will include...
View ArticleInterview with Journalist of the Year Laura Kuenssberg: 'I would die in a...
BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg has said of a tumultuous six months in global politics covering Brexit and Donald Trump’s election that it was “like the world’s been on acid”. Speaking to Press...
View ArticleConcern is growing for Channel 4 News journalist Waad Al Kateab as regime...
Concern for Channel 4 News journalist Waad Al Kateab has grown as regime and Russian forces close in on rebel-held Aleppo where the pregnant mother-of-one is currently trapped. She is understood to be...
View ArticleTime launches television production arm taking content from its 'real-life'...
Time UK has launched a television production arm that it says will create “quality factual programming for major UK broadcasters”. The company plans to use the “colourful stories and personalities” in...
View ArticleFive years after phone-hacking scandal Murdoch media empire tables fresh...
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox has tabled a takeover bid for Sky, valuing the broadcaster at £18.7 billion. In a stock market announcement, the two firms said they had reached an agreement on a cash...
View ArticleBritish journalist John Cantlie looks 'pale and emaciated' in latest Islamic...
A new video by Islamic State (IS) involving a British journalist who was kidnapped over four years ago suggests his condition has deteriorated, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The video...
View ArticleMary Nightingale to be sole anchor of ITV Evening News in 2017
Mary Nightingale will present the ITV Evening News alone for four days a week from next year. Nightingale has presented the 30-minute bulletin, which airs at 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for the past 16...
View ArticlePakistani TV station broadcasting in UK told to pay £185,000 in damages over...
A London-based Pakistani TV network has been ordered to pay £185,000 in libel damages after broadcasting hundreds of defamatory news items about a commercial rival. The defamatory statements were...
View Article'Finest television journalist of his generation' Michael Nicholson dies aged 79
Veteran war correspondent Michael Nicholson, who reported on armed conflicts in a career spanning more than 50 years, has died. The 79-year-old former ITN presenter died on 11 December while on a...
View ArticleWatch the British Journalism Awards 2016 video: 'An industry we should feel...
As 2016 draws to a close many UK journalists will reflect on another tough year for our craft. The digital giants appear to be sucking advertising out of our trade at an increasing rate. Regional...
View ArticleLabour MPs fear Government will push through Murdoch's £12bn Sky bid during...
Labour politicians fear the Government will “push through” Rupert Murdoch’s £11.7bn bid for Sky while MPs are on their Christmas holidays. After an emergency question in Parliament today from former...
View ArticleAppeal launched for 73 music magazine staff laid off with 'no pay' as Team...
More than £40,000 has been raised to help 73 staff made redundant after music magazine publisher Team Rock announced it was going into administration today. Staff have been sent home with no pay for...
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