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New bill targets abusive legal actions against journalists

A new Bill in the House of Lords could make it easier for journalists and citizens to fend off abusive lawsuits designed to silence public interest reporting and debate

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Guardian and arte.tv launch £10,000 fund for short docs on democracy in Europe

Open call for filmmakers: one winning project to receive £10,000 in funding, editorial support and international distribution

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New York Times passes 3m digital subscribers outside US

The US news company has a total 13.1 million digital subscribers worldwide

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30 new publishers join SPUR Coalition, in global expansion for AI standards

The Coalition welcomes a flurry of new members, including CMA Media, The Globe and Mail, Ringier, Der Standard, Bonnier News and more

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FT Strategies report: The four gaps newsrooms must fill to secure their future

The Future Newsrooms Study reveals how top newsroom leaders are adapting to disruption coming from AI, audiences and commercial pressure

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70 per cent of politician claims receive little or no scrutiny, finds Cardiff University

Cardiff University research suggests UK broadcasters’ impartiality rules restricted in-depth scrutiny of political parties during the 2026 elections

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Only three per cent of flagship news bulletins focus on solutions or progress, study claims

A new analysis reveals that the vast majority of BBC and ITV News at Ten coverage centres on crisis and negativity, making it hard for most journalists to switch off from work

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Sky News rolls out premium podcast subscription as listening numbers double

Sky News will debut a paid podcast service in June, offering ad-free listening, bonus content, and exclusive community access as podcast demand surges

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