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MPs form group to safeguard children from fake news
A group of politicians have assembled to reform online safety teaching in schools and teach children how to spot misinformation online.
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NMA Welcomes Government Response to CMA Market Study
The News Media Association has welcomed the Government’s response to the CMA’s market study into online platforms and digital advertising.
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WAN-IFRA and UNESCO join forces to support journalism in face of existential threat
UNESCO and the World Association of News Publishers are joining forces to address the impending global emergency facing independent journalism.
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‘Secretive Govt FoI clearing house is alarming’, says SoE
The Society of Editors has acted with alarm at reports that the Government is operating a secretive ‘Clearing House’ to vet Freedom of Information requests and share personal information about journalists.
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Press regulator publishes guidance on reporting of Muslims and Islam
IPSO has published guidance on how the Editors’ Code of Practice applies to the reporting of Muslims and Islam.
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Tech giants agree measures to tackle vaccine fake news with UK government
Social media platforms and the UK government announce they have agreed a package of measures designed to limit the spread of vaccine disinformation.
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Transparency laws must be extended to non-campaign material, urges SoE
Laws governing transparency in printed election material must be extended to non-campaign material, the Society of Editors has urged.
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Italian watchdog opens investigation into Google's online advertising
The Italian Competition Authority has opened an investigation against Google for alleged abuse of its dominant position in the Italian online display advertising market.
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Enhanced press access urgently needed to ensure open justice, urges SoE
Enhanced press access to court hearings – whether in person or remotely – is urgently needed to ensure open justice can be maintained throughout the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, says SoE.
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ABC to manage viewability principles
Following the merger of TAG and JICWEBS, Joint Industry Currency (JIC) ABC will manage the UK’s Viewability and AV (Audio Visual) Standards after playing an integral role in their development.
FEATURE
Be careful what you wish for
Pressure is mounting on regulators to impose greater controls on media – and social platforms. But a rushed or over-simplistic response could pose an even greater risk, writes Meg Carter.
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Investigation into Darren Grimes raises concerns over free speech
Scotland Yard’s investigation into Brexit blogger Darren Grimes following his controversial interview with historian David Starkey raises concerns over free speech the Society of Editors has warned.
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Local Editors Call On Government To Take Action on the Tech Giants
Local editors have issued a stark call for Government to intervene in the UK digital advertising marketplace to curb the activities of Google and Facebook which could wipe out local journalism.
COMMENT
Trusted journalism is a crucial part of our response to the coronavirus crisis
News Media Association chairman Henry Faure Walker kicks off Journalism Matters week with praise for the industry’s response to the pandemic and a call for government intervention.
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Future of Media Commission announced in Ireland
A Future of Media Commission has been established in order to examine the future of broadcast, print and digital journalism in Ireland, it has been announced.
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