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18.04.19

Government Restates Commitment to Repealing Section 40 At ‘Earliest Possible Opportunity’

The Government has restated its commitment to repealing Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act “at the earliest possible opportunity”, describing the move as “appropriate, proportionate and in the public interest.” A...

18.04.19

NMA Renews Call For UK Government To Adopt Publishers Right

The News Media Association is urging the UK Government to urgently adopt the Copyright Directive which includes a Publisher’s Right in respect of press publications after the Council of the EU approved and adopted the measure, which w...

18.04.19

Pritchard Issues Warning To Tech Platforms Over Brand Safety

Procter & Gamble’s Marc Pritchard has issued a warning to the tech platforms that the company will “vote with its dollars” unless meaningful efforts are made to clean up the digital advertising ecosystem. Speaking at t...

18.04.19

UK Rises in Press Freedom Ranking but Climate Remains Worrying

The UK has risen seven places in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2019 World Press Freedom Index, published today. Ranking 33rd out of 180 countries, the UK has improved from its 2018 ranking of 40th. However, the UK remains one of the worst...

18.04.19

Powerful Local Newspaper Campaigning Showcased For Journalism Matters

A showcase of 24 powerful local media campaigns from across the industry has been unveiled as part of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign. Run by daily and weekly newspapers over the past year, the campaigns...