Quick reads New report: Freelance journalism caught between passion and poverty The latest study "paints a picture of a profession that is financially fragile but creatively thriving, with most freelancers determined to stay despite low and volatile rates" By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads DCMS commissions survey into safety of UK journalists The UK government department says it wants to know about online and offline safety concerns, impact of incidents, and available support, to improve future policies By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads DMGT moves closer to Telegraph acquisition as RedBird IMI seeks government approval RedBird IMI has formally asked the Culture Secretary for permission to transfer its interest in Telegraph Media Group to DMGT in a £500 million deal, marking a crucial step towards ending months of uncertainty over the newspaper's ownership By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads The Guardian hires Netflix executive to lead product development The global publisher has created a new senior role to develop its editorial platforms By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Public service media put security first when choosing AI tools New research reveals public service broadcasters are walking a tightrope between adopting AI technology and protecting themselves from cyberattacks and political interference By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads New PINF report: 4.4 million Britons live in news deserts The updated PINF Local News Map reveals that deprived and diverse urban communities are hardest hit by local news closures By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads ICFJ+ launches Plus Hub to deliver shared services for independent newsrooms Small and under-resourced news organisations can gain access to enterprise-level tools, tech support and security By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads 111 journalists killed in 2025, with nearly half the deaths in Gaza As 533 media professionals remain imprisoned globally, the IFJ is calling for urgent international action to protect press freedom and hold governments accountable for attacks on journalists By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
Quick reads WAN-IFRA and FIPP announce historic merger In a landmark move to counter the dominance of tech giants and AI, the world's two largest publisher associations are merging to create an unprecedented alliance of more than 20,000 media brands By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Iran calls BBC journalism 'media terrorism' in UN filing The BBC has urged the United Nations to condemn Iran after the country accused its Persian-language service of terrorism and warfare in an official government document By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Half of UK freelance journalists offered less than 10p a word, new study reveals Research from Sheffield Hallam University and Freelancing for Journalists shows two extreme ends of By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Acast unveils major YouTube partnership to boost UK podcast video ad revenue Acast’s new partnership with Little Dot Studios will give UK podcasters access to expert video support, unified analytics, and expanded advertising opportunities on YouTube By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
