Journalism News
Brazen bloggers risk defamation
Most online diarists are clueless about the legal dangers they face.
May 15, 2008 | Journalism NewsWhat Shakespeare can teach us about Blogging
Copywriter Laurence James considers the history of content creation.
May 8, 2008 | Journalism NewsFreelancer backed in fight with Tesco
British writers stand by a Thai journalist being sued for libel.
May 1, 2008 | Journalism NewsNatasha, the freelancer, to forego maternity pay
The face of Five will pay a price for becoming a mum.
May 1, 2008 | Journalism NewsFreelancers called to write on poverty
The Guardian wants freelancers to explore the developing world.
Apr 1, 2008 | Journalism NewsEx-BBC reporter teaches war crimes coverage
Justice has more chance of being read when it's reported from the grassroots.
Feb 5, 2008 | Journalism NewsPress complaints surge to a record high
Media watchdog dealt with more complaints in 2007 than ever before.
Jan 17, 2008 | Journalism NewsGrave risks persist for freelance media
The new year exposes the dangers freelancers may encounter.
Jan 16, 2008 | Journalism NewsBBC: News 24 is unrivalled
Being the most popular news channel doesn't dictate it's the 'best.'
Media giants 'exploit' freelance staff
NUJ hands in the names of alleged abusers of freelance talent.
Dec 2, 2007 | Journalism NewsBBC to probe its news impartiality
The public broadcaster’s coverage on devolution faces scrutiny.
Nov 20, 2007 | Journalism NewsNUJ admits its first freelance blogger
Journalists' union OKs writers who earn all their income as Web diarists.
Nov 13, 2007 | Journalism NewsMedia stand up for ‘fake freelancers’
A victim of their times? Some editorial staff have no choice but to 'go it alone.'
Nov 6, 2007 | Journalism NewsThe Sun comes out on the streets of London
There’s small change in them thar commuters’ pockets.
Sep 5, 2007 | Journalism NewsBlogs 'erode print media's advantage'
Some traditional news groups are being muscled out of their audience.
Aug 24, 2007 | Journalism NewsEditors 'were wrong' to run pupil's video
PCC case reminds editors to look-out if visuals come from citizen journalists.
Aug 19, 2007 | Journalism NewsFinally freed: details of Blair-Murdoch talks
Persistent peer shows freedom of information is alive, but should it take so long?
Jul 20, 2007 | Journalism News'One-minute news' to target youngsters
The BBC stands by its schedule: 'we won't be the Daily Star on air.'
Jul 13, 2007 | Journalism NewsFreed at last: the BBC's Alan Johnston
'The worst experience of my life,' reports the BBC's man kidnapped in Gaza.
Jul 5, 2007 | Journalism NewsCall to brave media freelancers
Media who put their lives at risk will be spotlighted for their bravery.
Jun 18, 2007 | Journalism NewsMedia firms in appeal to kidnappers
A logo for each day he’s been held will demand freedom for Johnston.
Jun 14, 2007 | Journalism NewsJohnston’s captors release a video tape
Second report claims the BBC correspondent is alive & well.
May 11, 2007 | Journalism NewsJohnston fails to make contact
No word from the BBC’s man in Gaza for over seven weeks.
May 4, 2007 | Journalism NewsLibel laws may cover the dead
The government could soon protect people beyond the grave.
Freelance writer, blogger is set free
The longest imprisoned journalist in US history is finally free after 226 days.
Apr 5, 2007 | Journalism NewsBBC reporter seized by gunmen
News giant voices concern over the safety of its Gaza correspondent.
Mar 14, 2007 | Journalism NewsPress watchdog updates for the digital age
Audio-visual material on e-editions is to be policed by the PCC.
Mar 7, 2007 | Journalism NewsITV 'talked up' Blair’s confession
The public broadcaster is wrapped over the accuracy of its news.
Feb 28, 2007 | Journalism NewsCalls to prosecute Terry Lloyd's killers
Pressure mounts to bring the US killers of a UK reporter to justice.
MPs push to limit freedom of information
Powers that be accused of wanting to keep ministers' correspondence secret.