A new study of the UK’s freelance journalism workforce reveals starkly low pay rates alongside high levels of professional commitment, as reported by InPublishing. The research, conducted by Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists, shows that while many freelancers face financially precarious conditions, they remain deeply motivated by flexibility, autonomy and mission. Key Points […]
The Guardian reports that the New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against the US defence department and defence secretary Pete Hegseth, challenging new rules that sharply curtail journalists’ ability to gather information at the Pentagon. The paper argues that the restrictions, introduced in October, violate First Amendment protections and amount to an attempt […]
A US magistrate judge has rejected OpenAI’s attempts to avoid turning over vast quantities of ChatGPT conversation logs in a lawsuit brought by several major news publishers, as reported by MediaPost. The decision compels OpenAI to produce 20 million de-identified logs, with the court finding them relevant to claims that ChatGPT may reproduce copyrighted news […]
Newsquest Scotland has surpassed 50,000 digital subscribers for the first time, signalling growing momentum behind the publisher’s reader-funded model, as reported by InPublishing. The group now counts more than 51,000 paying readers across its national, local, sports and magazine brands, with senior leaders attributing the growth to sustained investment in exclusive journalism and bundled subscription […]
Daily Mail has passed 25 million followers on its main TikTok account, a milestone that underscores the publisher’s accelerating reach among younger audiences, as reported by InPublishing. The growth follows the launch of two new social-focused units aimed at reshaping how the Mail delivers news and entertainment across platforms. Key Points from InPublishing’s Coverage Daily […]
The Financial Times Group has entered a strategic partnership with data analytics firm RavenPack, aiming to bring FT journalism into a suite of AI-driven products used in financial services, as reported by MediaPost. The deal spans investment, licensing and product integration, and is positioned by both companies as a significant step in serving professional audiences […]
The Economist has reported a solid first half to the financial year while expressions of interest are gathered for the Rothschild family’s 27% stake in the company, as reported by Press Gazette. The potential transaction would mark the most significant ownership shift at the title since Pearson exited a decade ago. Key Points from Press […]
Andreas Whittam Smith, a co-founder of the Independent and a prominent figure in British journalism and public life, has died aged 88, as reported by The Guardian. His career spanned newspapers, film regulation and senior service within the Church of England. Key Points from The Guardian’s Coverage A family spokesperson said: “It is with great […]
Guardian News and Media is weighing its options after a pre-trial ruling found that an Observer music review was defamatory for describing Andy Ngo as an “‘alt-right’ agitator”, as reported by Press Gazette. The High Court held that the phrase, used in an otherwise light-hearted album review, conveyed a factual allegation that Ngo actively promotes […]
The New Digital Age reports that The Times and The Sunday Times have launched The Business, a new weekly podcast fronted by senior journalists Hannah Prevett and Dominic O’Connell. The show aims to offer in-depth analysis of a single major business story each week, supported by high-profile guests from across sectors. Sponsored by PwC for […]
Senior political figures have publicly endorsed the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters initiative, emphasising the importance of protecting local journalism at a moment of acute pressure for the industry. As reported by the News Media Association, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy each highlighted the democratic value of […]
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Google after monitoring suggested the company may have been pushing commercial content from news publishers so far down search results that it had effectively become invisible. According to The Guardian, officials believe Google’s anti-spam policies may be disadvantaging media organisations’ advertiser-funded content in a way that […]
