The Independent reports today that BBC news reporters have been given a new task: making money. According to the Independent, Peter Horrocks, the Director of BBC Global News, has written to journalists saying: “I would like each of you to contribute to the delivery of these objectives, with the income objective, let us know if …
Monthly Archive: June 2012
Jun 21 2012
Are Local Newspapers Facing a Renaissance?
The mystery that is the future of newspapers keeps boggling the minds of many in the industry. The demise of the physical “paper” element seems inevitable. It is always a wonder that the paper versions of the “news” are still to be found. The answer to “what will people read on the train” has been …
Jun 11 2012
Muckraking is Dead, Long Live Muckraking
A fascinating article by Mark Feldstein in the last issue of the American Journalism Review offers a timely reminder: the rumours regarding the death of investigative journalism have been premature. It might be long dead in the USA, it clearly has not been doing too well in Western Europe of late, but the gospel may …
Jun 08 2012
When a Journalist Becomes a Pain in the System’s Backside
The International Press Institute (IPI) reiterated its support this week for Israeli journalist Uri Blau of Ha’aretz, after Israel’s attorney general Yehuda Weinstein declared Blau was to be indicted on charges of possessing classified military documents. IPI’s Acting Deputy Director Anthony Mills said: “The planned indictment of Uri Blau would set a highly unfortunate precedent …
World News
- Democrats race to finalize Biden spending package ahead of Cop26 climate summit – live - The Guardian October 27, 2021Democrats race to finalize Biden spending package ahead of Cop26 climate summit – live The GuardianMany progressives grudgingly accepting smaller economic bill The IndependentDemocrats propose billionaires tax to pay for Biden spending package Financial TimesIs Biden’s entire agenda about to shrink into nothingness? The GuardianOpinion | The billionaire tax is complicated. Tesla shows how. The Washington PostView Full coverage on […]
- SpaceX aims to fix leaky toilets before astronauts blast off at weekend - The Guardian October 27, 2021SpaceX aims to fix leaky toilets before astronauts blast off at weekend The GuardianSpaceX needs to tame toilet trouble before weekend launch The IndependentSpaceX given green light to launch Crew-3 mission to ISS, Crew-2's return date set - NASASpaceFlight.com NASASpaceflight.comMusk humiliated as SpaceX's tourist flight toilet breaks and sprays contents everywhere Daily ExpressSpaceX: Halloween mission to the International Space […]
- Murderer grins and laughs as he gets life for brutal killing of lawyer in his home - Liverpool Echo October 27, 2021Murderer grins and laughs as he gets life for brutal killing of lawyer in his home Liverpool EchoNorwich cat torturer jailed for murdering retired lawyer Norwich Evening NewsMan who murdered lawyer planned to carry on killing, court hears Evening StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak sets out ‘moral’ mission to limit state and cut taxes - Financial Times October 27, 2021Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak sets out ‘moral’ mission to limit state and cut taxes Financial TimesBudget 2021: Sunak promises new post-Covid economy BBC NewsBudget 2021: Chancellor Rishi Sunak says inflation likely to rise further Evening StandardRishi Sunak’s autumn budget 2021 – the panel verdict The GuardianRishi Sunak’s high-spending 2021 autumn budget had Boris Johnson’s name stamped all over it iNewsView […]
- Cumbria flood warnings in place as heavy rain forecast - BBC News October 27, 2021Cumbria flood warnings in place as heavy rain forecast BBC NewsLethal flood risk from 3pm today as Met Office warns of deluge Daily MailUK weather: Three days of heavy rain to lash Britain before snow and -10C freeze The MirrorMet Office issues updated weather warning as torrential rain set to hit most of Wales Wales OnlineMet office warns of […]
- Criminal charges 'on the table' in Alec Baldwin shooting, prosecutor says - Telegraph.co.uk October 27, 2021Criminal charges 'on the table' in Alec Baldwin shooting, prosecutor says Telegraph.co.ukRust: Assistant director had previously been sacked over gun safety BBC NewsAlec Baldwin film shooting: Photo emerges of Halyna Hutchins on set before fatal accident Sky NewsCriminal charges possible in Alec Baldwin shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, claims prosecutor The ScotsmanAlec Baldwin’s daughter hits back at right-wing […]
- LIVE: Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrive in Wrexham - North Wales Live October 27, 2021LIVE: Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney arrive in Wrexham North Wales LiveHollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game BBC SportFrom Hollywood to Maidenhead: Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds attend first Wrexham game MARCA.comNaga Munchetty defends coverage of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds attending Wrexham AFC match LeaderLiveWrexham owners Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney finally […]
- US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited - BBC News October 27, 2021US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited BBC NewsJulian Assange: US begins High Court bid to overturn ban on extraditing WikiLeaks founder Sky NewsJulian Assange extradition battle: US government says Wikileaks activist is well enough for trial Evening StandardUS set to appeal UK refusal to extradite WikiLeaks’ Assange The IndependentJulian Assange: what to expect from the extradition […]
- T20 World Cup: England thrash Bangladesh for second win in Super 12s - BBC Sport October 27, 2021T20 World Cup: England thrash Bangladesh for second win in Super 12s BBC SportEngland beat Bangladesh by eight wickets: T20 World Cup – as it happened The GuardianEoin Morgan still carries scars of past England humblings by Bangladesh The TimesButtler expects England to maintain momentum in Bangladesh clash DAWN.comJason Roy’s 61 helps speed England past Bangladesh at T20 World […]
- Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update after viewers spotted 'lump' - Sky News October 27, 2021Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update after viewers spotted 'lump' Sky NewsStrictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas thanks viewers for 'lump' alert BBC NewsShirley Ballas Thanks Strictly Viewers Who Spotted Lump Under Her Arm, As Docs Discover ‘Concerning’ Symptoms Yahoo News UKStrictly's Shirley Ballas shares 'concerning' health update as co-stars send love Manchester Evening NewsShirley […]