Quick reads The Independent launches World AIDS Day campaign amid USAID cuts A programme of films, events, and reporting aims to highlight the impact of global HIV funding cuts By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The Times and Sunday Times launch new advice-driven money section Times Money offers readers trusted financial guidance, new digital features, and access to top experts across all Times Media platforms By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads NCTJ diversity report: representation of women a positive in a bleak picture The UK news industry remains largely privileged, By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Brighton & Hove News journalist named 2025's top Local Democracy Reporter Brighton-based journalist Sarah Booker-Lewis has been recognised for her impactful reporting on bed bug infestations, eviction notices and council weedkiller treatment By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Nearly half of AI-generated answers contain an error, finds EBU-BBC report A large-scale study by European broadcasters finds that AI assistants frequently contain sourcing or accuracy issues - Google's Gemini is the biggest offender By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads PEN America issues guide to help newsrooms protect journalists from online abuse A new guide offers practical steps for news organisations to safeguard staff and freelancers facing digital threats and harassment By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads AI, audio, and broadcast innovation on the agenda at Radio TechCon 2025 The UK’s leading radio technology conference returns with sessions on Glastonbury sound, solar-powered radio in Ghana, and the future of AI in audio By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads LION Publishers report: US local newsrooms see 60 per cent revenue growth with targeted support A three-year LION Publishers programme shows that assessment, coaching, and funding help independent newsrooms boost sustainability and revenue. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Google to pay £30m to SA media as inquiry exposes tech giants' market dominance A two-year investigation has revealed how major digital platforms control information access in South Africa while failing to adequately compensate local news publishers, prompting a landmark payment from Google By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads FT Strategies report: AI search forces publishers to rethink revenue and content discovery Falling search traffic and the rise of AI-generated answers are pushing publishers to diversify discovery channels and adapt their business strategies By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Three quarters of journalists lack time or budget to train in AI, finds Trint report AI is widely used in newsrooms for tasks like transcription and translation, but journalists say ethical concerns and the need for new technical skills are growing priorities By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Taboola releases press coverage data on UK TV reality shows Strictly Come Dancing racked up 55 million article views in the past three months By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
