Quick reads New competition offers £12k cash prize to the next star of magazine journalism Journalists aged between 18-to-25 can apply to The British Society of Magazine Editors' new Young Writers' Prize for a shot at the money - plus a one-year mentorship with a top UK columnist By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads £50k crowdfunder for trauma support of women journalists The Marie Colvin Journalists’ Network is raising £50,000 to provide urgent mental health support for women journalists, aiming to meet its goal by 12 January 2027. By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Axel Springer to acquire Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal German media giant Axel Springer SE has announced a deal to acquire the Telegraph Media Group (TMG), publisher of The Daily Telegraph, from RedBird IMI for around £575 million. The move is part of Axel Springer’s strategy to expand its international media portfolio and strengthen its presence in the English-speaking world. Both companies say the agreement will help maintain the Telegraph’s editorial independence and support its continued development as a leading voice in British journalism. Ax By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The Guardian updates its AI policies around training, trust and in-house tools "Lived experience is our unique contribution, and an authentic response is what our readers, supporters and staff expect and deserve" By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads BBC, FT, Guardian, Sky and The Times unite in SPUR coalition for AI protection Global leaders are invited to band together in the quest for shared standards and responsible licensing frameworks of AI By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads WAN-IFRA launches NextGen AI Leaders Programme for emerging newsroom managers This 12-week initiative gives young media leaders and first-time managers the skills to succeed By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads The Independent's new weekly political podcast shows how decisions are really made Hosts include a former deputy cabinet secretary and former deputy chief of staff By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Daily Express is the next Reach plc title to go premium A new subscription service promises community perks following similar moves at the news group's regional titles By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads New FT Strategies & Knight Foundation playbook: What makes local news sustainable? A new report highlights five key drivers for resilient local news and offers practical pathways for long-term success By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Financial Times adds Patrick Foulis to columnist team Foulis brings a wealth of experience from his time at The Economist By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
Quick reads Bloomberg launches unified premium video platform for global news and originals Its growing video audience can access live tV, on-demand news, original series and short-form content in one place By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Quick reads Mobile Filmmaking Studio, a new community for creators Seasoned pros and mojo newcomers alike can get peer support, practical tips and networking oppportunities By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
