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
- UK economy flatlining ahead of election, figures show - Sky News December 10, 2019UK economy flatlining ahead of election, figures show Sky NewsUK economy stagnates as Brexit uncertainty hits growth - business live The GuardianUK economy stagnated in October – live updates Telegraph.co.ukUK economy fails to grow for third month in a row as Brexit effect takes hold The IndependentBritain's economy flatlines with 0% growth in October Mirror OnlineView full coverage on Google […]
- Czech shooting: Gunman kills six at hospital in Ostrava - BBC News December 10, 2019Czech shooting: Gunman kills six at hospital in Ostrava BBC NewsCzech hospital shooting: Six dead in country’s deadliest gun attack since 2015, authorities say The IndependentCzech Republic: Suspect turns gun on himself after killing six in hospital shooting Sky NewsSix shot dead and two others wounded as gunman opens fire in Czech hospital Daily MailSix dead in Czech hospital […]
- Russia-Ukraine: tentative progress at first talks for three years - The Guardian December 10, 2019Russia-Ukraine: tentative progress at first talks for three years The GuardianUkraine and Russia agree to implement ceasefire BBC NewsPressure from Macron and Merkel on Russia is crucial to ending the war in eastern Ukraine The IndependentFrance, Germany and Russia renew Ukrainian peace talks. But on whose terms? NBC News'No capitulation': Ukrainians rally before Russia summit Al Jazeera EnglishView full coverage […]
- Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar leader arrives at The Hague for genocide hearing - Sky News December 10, 2019Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar leader arrives at The Hague for genocide hearing Sky NewsHow a peace icon ended up at a genocide trial BBC NewsAung San Suu Kyi arrives at court in The Hague for genocide hearing The Guardian'Genocidal intent': Myanmar faces genocide case at ICJ Al Jazeera EnglishSuu Kyi to defend Myanmar at UN genocide hearing BBC NewsView […]
- Holly Willoughby tears over Phillip Schofield amid This Morning rumours - Metro.co.uk December 10, 2019Holly Willoughby tears over Phillip Schofield amid This Morning rumours Metro.co.ukThis Morning's Phil and Holly deny claims of a rift BBC NewsTearful Holly Willoughby talks about the 'pressures' of TV Daily MailFans figure out the moment Ruth Langsford explodes in fury at Phillip Schofield on air Mirror OnlineView full coverage on Google News
- Glazers send message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Man Utd beat Man City - Metro.co.uk December 10, 2019Glazers send message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Man Utd beat Man City Metro.co.ukOle Gunnar Solskjaer's derby win a platform to build at Manchester United - Reporter Notebook Sky SportsMarcus Rashford can be as good as Cristiano Ronaldo, says Solskjær The GuardianUnited’s performances give transfer prospects a welcome boost United In Focus - Manchester United FC NewsTougher than City: […]
- ‘My son's cancer diagnosis was hard enough - the cost of a three-hour round trip to hospital was hell' - Telegraph.co.uk December 10, 2019‘My son's cancer diagnosis was hard enough - the cost of a three-hour round trip to hospital was hell' Telegraph.co.uk
- 'Anyone but Corbyn': Jewish voters turn away from Labour - The Guardian December 10, 2019'Anyone but Corbyn': Jewish voters turn away from Labour The GuardianLabour’s Gardiner squirms as Newsnight’s Maitlis brilliantly exposes key election flaw ExpressHENRY DEEDES: Jeremy Corbyn had more freebies than a Toys 'R' Us sale Daily MailIt is depressing that a party riven with anti-Semitism still commands such support Telegraph.co.ukCorbyn defends Labour's strategy as election enters endgame The GuardianView full coverage […]
- Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd claim after 'devastating' derby win over Man City - Mirror Online December 10, 2019Jamie Carragher makes Man Utd claim after 'devastating' derby win over Man City Mirror OnlineJamie Carragher heaps praise on Manchester United after 'out of this world' derby win Daily MailMan City fan's bitter rant against Liverpool after Pep Guardiola's side fall 14 points behind Liverpool EchoTop 5 Players from Premier League Gameweek 16 Ft. Tottenham And Everton Stars […]
- Wetherspoon to serve up 10,000 jobs with £200m spree - Sky News December 10, 2019Wetherspoon to serve up 10,000 jobs with £200m spree Sky NewsWetherspoons to create 10,000 new jobs over four years in huge £200m expansion Mirror OnlineWetherspoon 'to create 10,000 jobs over four years' BBC NewsNew Wetherspoons for Waterford as company announces £200 million investment in UK and Ireland TheJournal.ieWetherspoons investing in new pubs in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire | Latest […]