Damian Hinds MP has introduced the Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill, a Private Member’s Bill backed by the News Media Association, to crack down on the growing threat to digital businesses – including news publishers – from...

In response to the introduction of Anti-SLAPP Private Members’ Bills in both the House of Lords, by Baroness Stowell, and in the House of Commons, by John Whittingdale MP, News Media Association general counsel Sayra Tekin has said: “Strategic...

Responding to the Competition and Markets Authority’s conduct requirement for Google Search published today, News Media Association chief executive Theo Bamber said: “UK news publishers produce some of the most valuable content in the world, but until now dominant...

New consultation and archive services for the local news media sector’s Public Notice Portal have been launched following a major phase of development with funding from the Google News Initiative. The new PNP consultation function enables members of the...

Political journalists face a growing deluge of spin and misinformation which is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate to find the truth, leading political editors have said. Speaking at a Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words panel event sponsored by...

In response to the King’s Speech today, Sayra Tekin, general counsel, News Media Association, has said: “We are disappointed that the government has not used the King’s Speech to take forward its longstanding and widely supported commitment to legislate...

Local news organisations across the UK are today taking part in a coordinated Day of Action against abusive legal threats known as SLAPPs, led by the News Media Association in partnership with the UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition. The day brings...

The News Media Association, the voice of the UK’s local and national news media industry, has announced the appointment of Theo Bamber as its next chief executive. Theo is currently chief policy and public affairs officer at the Music...

Responding to the statement made today on AI and copyright by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Liz Kendall MP, News Media Association chief executive, Owen Meredith, has said: “We are pleased that the government has...