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SoE welcomes fake news initiative
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SoE welcomes fake news initiative

Earlier this month the Society of Editors welcomed an announcement by the government that differentiating fake news from accurate reporting online may be taught in primary and secondary schools in the wake of far-right riots across the UK.

28/08/2024

Government acknowledges 'vital role' of media
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Government acknowledges 'vital role' of media

The government has acknowledged the vital role of the media in reporting the courts’ response to recent public disorder offences across the UK.

19/08/2024

Society welcomes fake news initiative
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Society welcomes fake news initiative

The Society of Editors has welcomed an announcement by the government that differentiating fake news from accurate reporting online may be taught in primary and secondary schools in the wake of far-right riots across the UK.

19/08/2024

World News Day: New campaign announced
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World News Day: New campaign announced

Global News Media has launched the ‘Choose Truth’ Campaign for World News Day.

13/08/2024

NUJ writes to National Police Chiefs’ Council
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NUJ writes to National Police Chiefs’ Council

Journalists must not be “exploited as investigative shortcuts” by police, says NUJ.

12/08/2024

Evan Gershkovich release
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Evan Gershkovich release

The Society of Editors, the National Union of Journalists and the IFJ have welcomed the release of Evan Gershkovich and other journalists jailed in Russia.

05/08/2024

NMA responds to Ofcom's local media review
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NMA responds to Ofcom's local media review

The News Media Association has responded to Ofcom’s review of local media in the UK.

25/07/2024

The King: News media titles underpin democracy
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The King: News media titles underpin democracy

HM King Charles has said that news media titles underpin democracy and are "an antidote to misinformation" in a message to News Media Association members marking the 10th anniversary of the NMA.

16/07/2024

NUJ warns against complacency
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NUJ warns against complacency

The union has warned against a creeping culture of complacency regarding threats to journalists in Northern Ireland.

15/07/2024

SoE writes to new government
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SoE writes to new government

The Society of Editors has, this week, written to the new government urging it to prioritise four key areas in order to help ensure the sustainability of the UK news media industry.

12/07/2024

Assange freed amid concerns for press freedom
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Assange freed amid concerns for press freedom

Press organisations welcomed Julian Assange’s release from prison this week but raised concerns about the implications for press freedom.

By James Evelegh  |  27/06/2024

Coalition of industry bodies publishes report
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Coalition of industry bodies publishes report

Building trust between journalists and police officers is key to re-establishing the relationship between the wider police and media, a coalition of industry bodies has urged.

21/06/2024

NUJ expresses grave concern
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NUJ expresses grave concern

The NUJ has expressed grave concern at a report of the PSNI Chief Constable regarding the use of covert powers against journalists and lawyers.

12/06/2024

SoE responds to pledge
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SoE responds to pledge

Society of Editors has responded to the Liberal Democrat Manifesto pledge to proceed with Leveson 2.

11/06/2024

SoE heralds overturning of law
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SoE heralds overturning of law

The Society of Editors has heralded the overturning of Northern Ireland anonymity law as a “huge victory” for press freedom.

04/06/2024

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