What we learned about the media this election
The campaign saw an unprecedented level of criticism of British journalism Boris Johnson threatens BBC with two-pronged attack Was it the media wot lost it? This general election has seen… »
Category: Newspapers & magazines
What the papers say as Britain goes to the ballot box
Electoral entreaties abound on the front pages as the UK papers herald the arrival of polling day Latest election news – live updates “Corbyn urges voters to deliver ‘shock to… »
My paper reported the story of the boy on a hospital floor. Then online lies took over | James Mitchinson
The Yorkshire Evening Post rigorously factchecked the case of Jack Williment-Barr. That didn’t stop the conspiracy theories There was nothing unusual about the way the story of four-year-old Jack Williment-Barr… »
Prince Harry launches phone-hacking case against Sun and Mirror owners
Royal continues fight with UK newspapers after attacking treatment of his wife, Meghan Prince Harry has issued legal proceedings against the owners of the Sun and the Daily Mirror over… »
Premier League appoints Guardian’s David Pemsel as chief executive
Clubs say Pemsel hired because of his ‘straightforward style and personal integrity’ The Premier League has appointed the Guardian’s David Pemsel as its new chief executive. Confirmation of the appointment… »
Meghan sues Mail on Sunday as Harry launches attack on tabloid press
Prince compares wife’s treatment to Diana’s as proceedings over private letter are announced Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has taken the unusual decision to sue the publisher of the Mail on… »
The Sun breached guidelines with Harry and Meghan story
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have received an apology from the paper after press regulator ruling The Sun newspaper has apologised to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after… »
Ben Stokes attacks ‘despicable’ Sun story about family tragedy
England cricketer says front-page article about family trauma in 1980s is immoral The England cricket player Ben Stokes has described a front-page article by the Sun newspaper about a family… »
‘Cabinet massacre’: what the papers say about Boris Johnson’s arrival in No 10
Some titles can’t resist focusing on new PM’s girlfriend, Carrie Symonds, who arrived in Downing Street wearing pink The front pages all lead with Boris Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle, with the… »
‘Meet the new dude at No 10’: papers greet Boris Johnson’s victory
The acronym used by the incoming prime minister to explain his plans for Britain proves irresistible to newspapers Boris Johnson’s face beams from the front pages of almost all the… »
Evening Standard and Independent could face inquiry over Saudi funds
Culture secretary will decide this month whether regulators should look into deal The Evening Standard and the Independent could face a government investigation into whether they can accurately present news… »
European press gets popcorn out for another chaotic day of Brexit
The latest twist was likened to a TV saga, and no one knows what the ending will be All today’s Brexit developments – live updates European press and commentators switched… »
European press gets out the popcorn for another chaotic day of Brexit
The latest twist was likened to a TV saga, and no one knows what the ending will be All today’s Brexit developments – live updates European press and commentators switched… »
‘It is as if I am flying’: Egyptian journalist freed from jail after almost six years
Photographer Mahmoud Abu Zeid, AKA Shawkan, was jailed in 2013 after covering protests The award-winning Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid has been released from prison after spending nearly six years… »
Public funds should be used to rescue local journalism, says report
Cairncross review warns that closure of local newspapers threatens democracy Local news coverage could disappear unless the government provides direct financial support, according to an independent report on the future… »
Philip Green accused of racial, physical and sexual abuse
Businessman faces string of allegations by employees after injunction is lifted Philip Green allegedly subjected people working in his business empire to abuse and other inappropriate behaviour that was at… »
Jeff Bezos accuses National Enquirer owner of ‘extortion and blackmail’
Amazon CEO and world’s richest man publishes blogpost alleging tabloid threatened to publish nude images of him David Pecker, the tabloid king: meet Trump’s friend and fixer The Amazon CEO,… »
Boris Johnson apologises to MPs for failing to declare income in time
Watchdog says former minister failed to register money from Telegraph column and books Boris Johnson has offered MPs a “full and unreserved apology” over the late declaration of more than… »
Threat to journalists at highest level in 10 years, report says
Seventy-eight journalists killed and 326 imprisoned around world last year, study finds Journalism is more dangerous – and more under threat – than at any point in the last decade,… »
Jim Acosta: White House backs down in fight over CNN reporter’s pass
Trump administration had earlier sent Acosta a letter saying credentials would be pulled when 14-day order is over Follow the latest US politics news live The White House has backed… »
White House threatens to suspend CNN reporter’s pass again when order expires
Trump administration sent Jim Acosta a letter saying credentials are set to be pulled when 14-day order is over, CNN reported Follow the latest US politics news live The tug-of-war… »
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Final result of very close-run vote not expected till Monday afternoon or even Tuesday Poland election: latest updates Poland’s tightly fought and intensely polarising presidential election has gone down to… »
