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
- Coronavirus: Johnson to tighten restrictions as fears grow of deadly second wave - The Independent September 21, 2020Coronavirus: Johnson to tighten restrictions as fears grow of deadly second wave The IndependentCovid-19: UK could face 50,000 cases a day by October without action - Vallance BBC NewsIn full: COVID-19 cases set to soar across the UK Sky NewsQuentin Letts: Brothers Grim had me darting to drinks cabinet The TimesUK coronavirus alert should be raised to level 4, […]
- Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times - BBC News September 21, 2020Covid: Pubs and restaurants in England to have 10pm closing times BBC NewsCoronavirus: PM to chair emergency COBRA meeting tomorrow ahead of statement on pandemic Sky NewsUK lockdown: Pubs to close at 10pm across England as covid alert level RISES to 4 The SunBoris Johnson is not lost; he’s right in front of you Financial TimesBoris Johnson is a […]
- Rising temperatures shrink Arctic sea ice to second-lowest level on record - The Guardian September 21, 2020Rising temperatures shrink Arctic sea ice to second-lowest level on record The GuardianArctic sea-ice shrinks to near record low extent BBC NewsWarming shrinks Arctic Ocean ice to 2nd lowest on record The IndependentArctic Sea ice melts to second-place finish at annual minimum Mongabay.comArctic ice melts to second lowest summer level on record Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- UK coronavirus alert level to move from three to four, chief medical officers recommend - Evening Standard September 21, 2020UK coronavirus alert level to move from three to four, chief medical officers recommend Evening StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- Keir Starmer to urge 'red wall' voters to take another look at Labour - The Guardian September 21, 2020Keir Starmer to urge 'red wall' voters to take another look at Labour The GuardianKeir Starmer to appeal to patriotism in Labour conference speech BBC NewsKeir Starmer tells voters who abandoned Labour to 'take another look' at party Evening StandardLabour frontbencher Kate Green calls coronavirus pandemic a ‘good crisis’ the party can exploit The SunLabour: Historic divisions over patriotism […]
- LIVE FULL-TIME WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE - Man City September 21, 2020LIVE FULL-TIME WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE Man CityManchester City Have All the Tools to Overhaul Liverpool - But They're Still Vulnerable 90minWolves 1-3 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened The GuardianLIVE HALF-TIME UPDATE WOLVES v MAN CITY | WE'RE NOT REALLY HERE Man City'I would love to stay longer' - Guardiola opens […]
- England Women vs West Indies Women - Sky Sports September 21, 2020England Women vs West Indies Women Sky SportsEngland v West Indies: Tammy Beaumont makes 62 as hosts claim 47-run win BBC SportEngland beat West Indies by 47 runs in first women's T20 – as it happened The GuardianEngland and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB ECB.co.ukWest Indies women's coach Andre Coley calls on batters […]
- Developers react to Xbox buying Bethesda: Fallout: New Vegas 2 hype, Doom Guy feelings, and more - GamesRadar+ September 21, 2020Developers react to Xbox buying Bethesda: Fallout: New Vegas 2 hype, Doom Guy feelings, and more GamesRadar+Microsoft buys Fallout creator Bethesda for $7.5bn BBC NewsMicrosoft buying Bethesda and Zenimax for $7.5bn Eurogamer.netMicrosoft Unveils Launch Lineup Of Accessories For Xbox Series X|S Pure XboxBethesda has officially been acquired by Microsoft for $7.5 billion My Nintendo NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- Brexit: Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Internal Market Bill and warns of 'untold damage' to UK - Sky News September 21, 2020Brexit: Theresa May attacks 'reckless' Internal Market Bill and warns of 'untold damage' to UK Sky NewsTheresa May 'cannot support' government's Brexit bill BBC NewsTheresa May defies Boris Johnson over Brexit legislation Daily MailTheresa May says 'reckless' Brexit bill risks UK's reputation The GuardianTheresa May attacks 'reckless' Boris Johnson as she threatens to lead Brexit rebellion Daily ExpressView Full coverage […]
- Novak Djokovic takes Rome title but all eyes on French Open Covid tests - The Guardian September 21, 2020Novak Djokovic takes Rome title but all eyes on French Open Covid tests The GuardianNovak Djokovic wins Italian Open with victory over Diego Schwartzman BBC SportNovak Djokovic Makes Masters 1000 History, Clinches Fifth Rome Crown ATP TourHow to watch French Open – TV channel, live stream, schedule, times RadioTimesRafael Nadal: 'I would love to finish career on 25 Majors, […]