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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


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


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


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


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


Freelancer launches petition to change National Insurance system

Petition's founder argues that the current HMRC policy fails freelancers


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

UK news organisations to participate in clinical psychology project


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


Digital storytelling social enterprise grows out of Berlin Project

Freelancers are to collaborate for event-based reporting projects


Global Voices Online launches Transparency for Technology Network

Eight researchers will review effectiveness of online accountability initiatives


Freelance journalist wins web-writing contest for STV

David Coyle has won a six-month contract as a columnist for STV's revamped website


Q&A: Running online investigations at the Daily Dispatch

Journalism.co.uk talks to online news editor Jan Hennop about publishing investigative work online


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


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


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


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


Freelancer David Howell launches new magazine for publishing industry

Publish Now! will focus on advice and trends in self-publishing, for books to blogging


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


The dangers of freelancing in the field

As MSM pull back resources, freelancers must take more personal risk, says Ben Bland


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


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

Accountancy practice Acconomy answers your tax queries on our forum


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


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


Skillset launches multimedia training bursaries for freelancers

Freelancers can apply for grants of up to £800 for new skills training courses


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


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

Freelance current affairs camera staff working for Channel 4, CNN and Reuters honoured


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


#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


British Journal of Photography condemns government plans to change copyright licensing

Queen's Speech confirms intention to change digital licensing rules


New Online Fashion Agency site will promote freelance writers

Talent Pad section of site will help writers find fashion and retail commissions


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


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


Reuters backs multimedia journalism co-operative for Berlin Wall coverage

The Berlin Project will experiment with tools for next generation online journalism, says leader


STV seeks new online writing talent in columnist competition

Winner will receive six-month paid contract to write for stv.tv


PCG to survey freelancers for National Freelance Day

Online questionnaire seeks freelance journalists' views on the industry and their successes


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


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


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


National Geographic International Photography Contest deadline looms

Entrants have until the end of October to enter global competition


Current TV seeks freelancers to boost UK videojournalism team

Online and cable news channel looking for contributors to its Vanguard programming


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

Distance learning programme aims to train freelancers and find paid work


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


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

News and updates from freelance journalists in the field


Freelancers represented in race for NUJ mag editorship

Candidates for editor of union magazine line up


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


National Freelancers Day announces speakers for online event

Free webcast will look at future of freelancing in the workplace


UCLAN prepares for second round of multimedia training for freelancers

Infuze scheme will offer paid placements and digital media training to 10 freelancers


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


Chinese media clamouring for attention, but the West is not interested

Publications will need shift in ideology, not just language, to grab the world's attention


Photographers to boycott Guardian on 'day of rest' in rights protest

Following changes to GNM's T&Cs, NUJ announces designated day of action


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