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Journalists launch campaign to challenge BNP in run-up to election

EXPOSE aims to reveal "undemocratic and racist nature" of British National Party
Posted by Judith Townend on 09/02/10

Freelancer of the Fortnight: Eifion Rees, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Eifion Rees is a writer currently based in the UK
Posted by Joel Gunter on 04/02/10

Mark Briggs Q&A: 'News startups won't be launched by people who look back to the way things were'

Local publishing blogger to examine entrepreneurship for third book
Posted by Judith Townend on 03/02/10

Free entry for freelancers and photojournalists in Amnesty Media Awards

A limited number of independent journalists and filmmakers can enter annual awards free of charge
Posted by Judith Townend on 29/01/10

Photo agencies suffer as newspapers slash fees, says Kent News and Pictures founder

Ten news jobs will be lost as result of Kent agency's closure
Posted by Judith Townend on 28/01/10

Freelancer launches petition to change National Insurance system

Petition's founder argues that the current HMRC policy fails freelancers
Posted by Judith Townend on 28/01/10

New mental health research to assess journalists working in high risk locations

UK news organisations to participate in clinical psychology project
Posted by Judith Townend on 22/01/10

Freelancer of the Fortnight: Sara Newman, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Sara Newman is a writer currently based in the UK
Posted by Joel Gunter on 22/01/10

Digital storytelling social enterprise grows out of Berlin Project

Freelancers are to collaborate for event-based reporting projects
Posted by Judith Townend on 21/01/10

Global Voices Online launches Transparency for Technology Network

Eight researchers will review effectiveness of online accountability initiatives
Posted by Judith Townend on 20/01/10

Freelance journalist wins web-writing contest for STV

David Coyle has won a six-month contract as a columnist for STV's revamped website
Posted by Laura Oliver on 19/01/10

Q&A: Running online investigations at the Daily Dispatch

Journalism.co.uk talks to online news editor Jan Hennop about publishing investigative work online
Posted by Laura Oliver on 14/01/10

Freelancer of the Fortnight: John Meadowcroft, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. John Meadowcroft is a writer currently based in the UK
Posted by Joel Gunter on 07/01/10

How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part two)

Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist
Posted by John Brazier on 05/01/10

How to: make a successful transition to freelance journalism (part one)

Practical advice from John Brazier, managing director of PCG, on becoming a successful freelance journalist
Posted by John Brazier on 04/01/10

Freelancer of the fortnight: Anna Smith, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Anna Smith is a writer currently based in the UK
Posted by Joel Gunter on 24/12/09

Freelancer David Howell launches new magazine for publishing industry

Publish Now! will focus on advice and trends in self-publishing, for books to blogging
Posted by Laura Oliver on 21/12/09

Freelance Frontline: Updates from Linda Jones, Richard Johnson, Joe Griffin and Christian Dunn

New column commissioned, advice series for freelancers and a move into freelancing
Posted by Laura Oliver on 18/12/09

The dangers of freelancing in the field

As MSM pull back resources, freelancers must take more personal risk, says Ben Bland
Posted by Judith Townend on 17/12/09

Journalist death toll rises to 68 in 2009, says CPJ

Number of journalists killed for their work up 60 per cent from 2008, says Committee to Protect Journalists
Posted by Laura Oliver on 17/12/09

Freelancers and tax: Moving abroad - should I pay less tax?

Accountancy practice Acconomy answers your tax queries on our forum
Posted by Laura Oliver on 10/12/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Matthew Beattie, Switzerland

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Matthew Beattie is a feature writer and photographer based in Switzerland
Posted by Harriet Massing on 10/12/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Bob Chaundy, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Bob Chaundy is a writer currently based in the UK
Posted by Helen Martin on 27/11/09

Skillset launches multimedia training bursaries for freelancers

Freelancers can apply for grants of up to £800 for new skills training courses
Posted by Laura Oliver on 25/11/09

Freelancers: Put your tax questions to our expert in a new Q&A feature

Nigel Simmons FCCA will be on-hand on the Journalism.co.uk forums for tax advice
Posted by Laura Oliver on 20/11/09

Burmese secret cameramen 'Z' and 'T' among Rory Peck Awards winners

Freelance current affairs camera staff working for Channel 4, CNN and Reuters honoured
Posted by Laura Oliver on 20/11/09

Freelance frontline: Updates from Peter Truman, Natasha Courtenay-Smith and 'couch potato' Adam Postans

New websites, award-winning agencies and travelling plans from freelancers in the field
Posted by Laura Oliver on 19/11/09

#newsrw: UK's leading digital journalists join line-up for brand new practical journalism event

An innovative news event about doing - not just talking - shop
Posted by Judith Townend on 18/11/09

British Journal of Photography condemns government plans to change copyright licensing

Queen's Speech confirms intention to change digital licensing rules
Posted by Judith Townend on 18/11/09

New Online Fashion Agency site will promote freelance writers

Talent Pad section of site will help writers find fashion and retail commissions
Posted by Laura Oliver on 13/11/09

How to: get hired by a book publisher as a freelancer

Mary James gives a publisher's view on what will make you stand out as a freelancer
Posted by Mary James on 13/11/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Richard Johnson, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Richard Johnson is a feature writer and photographer specialising in travel and sustainable living
Posted by Helen Martin on 12/11/09

Reuters backs multimedia journalism co-operative for Berlin Wall coverage

The Berlin Project will experiment with tools for next generation online journalism, says leader
Posted by Laura Oliver on 06/11/09

STV seeks new online writing talent in columnist competition

Winner will receive six-month paid contract to write for stv.tv
Posted by Laura Oliver on 02/11/09

PCG to survey freelancers for National Freelance Day

Online questionnaire seeks freelance journalists' views on the industry and their successes
Posted by Laura Oliver on 02/11/09

A return to freelancing: Caroline White on retraining for a digital age

White tells us what she thinks of our training courses from a freelancer's perspective
Posted by Caroline White on 02/11/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Robert Bluffield, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Robert Bluffield is a photographer, writer and researcher currently based in Milton Keynes
Posted by Harriet Massing on 28/10/09

Q&A The Arts Desk: Journalist collective aims to create 'new horizon for arts journalism'

Leading arts writers and photographers have come together to launch new site
Posted by Judith Townend on 22/10/09

National Geographic International Photography Contest deadline looms

Entrants have until the end of October to enter global competition
Posted by Judith Townend on 21/10/09

Current TV seeks freelancers to boost UK videojournalism team

Online and cable news channel looking for contributors to its Vanguard programming
Posted by Laura Oliver on 19/10/09

British College of Journalism launches online-only course in freelance journalism

Distance learning programme aims to train freelancers and find paid work
Posted by Laura Oliver on 19/10/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Mat Court, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Mat Court is a features writer based in Spain
Posted by Harriet Massing on 16/10/09

Freelance Frontline: Updates from Simone Castello, Nicolas Ritoux and the PCG

News and updates from freelance journalists in the field
Posted by Laura Oliver on 15/10/09

Freelancers represented in race for NUJ mag editorship

Candidates for editor of union magazine line up
Posted by Laura Oliver on 09/10/09

What next for Manchester Evening News' last staff photographer?

Mark Waugh tells Journalism.co.uk about plans ahead and his thoughts on the industry's future
Posted by Judith Townend on 08/10/09

National Freelancers Day announces speakers for online event

Free webcast will look at future of freelancing in the workplace
Posted by Laura Oliver on 07/10/09

UCLAN prepares for second round of multimedia training for freelancers

Infuze scheme will offer paid placements and digital media training to 10 freelancers
Posted by Laura Oliver on 02/10/09

Freelancer of the fortnight: Kate Corney, UK

Journalism.co.uk catches up with a member of its freelance community. Kate Corney is a features writer based in Swansea, UK
Posted by Helen Quinn on 01/10/09