Our first keynote speaker at the Society of Editors UK conference this morning was the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak UK Prime Minister who spoke of the importance of media freedom.

'As long as the British media continues to thrive, so will British democracy'

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Great to share a stage this evening with Thangam Debbonaire and talk about the vital role of news media in our democracy, especially this week as we head to the polls for #Election2024 and with #GE2024 on the horizon (1/2)

Chief Executive of the News Media Association, Owen Meredith talks about the importance of local media and the trust created in communities through local media at tonight’s SME4Labour reception with Shadow Culture, Media & Sport Secretary Thangam Debbonaire.

Spot on message at SME4Labour reception tonight - journalism is the last voice of democracy but the most important.

James Harding warns BBC podcast ads will ‘drain advertising away from journalism’

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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport Secretary of State Lucy Frazer will address news leaders at next week's Society of Editors UK 25th Anniversary Conference

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Great to hear that the Public Notice Portal has been nominated for the Best Digital Publishing Innovation Award by AOP and sponspored by Index Exchange
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Delighted to celebrate some truly outstanding journalism this evening at #ThePressAwards
In a General Election year, we should all be reminded of the vital importance of a free press to our democratic society, holding power to account.

Check out the winners below🏆👇

In our first panel event, we have a line up of great speakers who will be focusing on the chilling effects that SLAPPs can have on journalists/ism

Great to see the Public Notice Portal recognised at the RegionalPressAwards today winning Digital Initiative of the Year Google News Initiative Henry Faure Walker

Excited to kick off the RegionalPressAwards this afternoon. Good luck to all those nominated!

Yet another example of Google abusing its power and dominance to restrict consumer access to news.

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A powerful coalition of leading editors, lawyers, journalists & academics have written to Ministry of Justice Alex Chalk KC MP urging crucial changes to the #SLAPPBill to ensure that it can effectively protect all those who speak out in the public interest. Read on 👉antislapp.uk/2024/04/11/ame…

A good summary of how the #DMCCBill will change the rules around subscriptions, and how engagement with Government over many months has improved the Bill to ensure these deliver true consumer benefit without unduly hampering legitimate business practices

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Following on from yesterday, worth giving City A.M.'s piece this morning a read: cityam.com/the-advantaged…

On HTFP today: BBC plans to launch new 'long read' and investigative platforms spark fresh criticism from News Media Association holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2024/news/bbc-…

NMA CEO Owen Meredith responds to BBC director general Tim Davie's Royal Television Society address. Read on👉newsmediauk.org/blog/2024/03/2…

In a world where deepfakes and misinformation are likely to be ever present, trusted journalism and accountable publications are the antidote to help the public navigate fact from fiction

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Good morning. We've a special update out today, after what could turn out to be a big week for the BBC and local news industry - read it here: open.substack.com/pub/behindloca…