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17th March 2026

In a world of increasing propaganda, doubts about social media content and generative A.I. impact, journalism is more vital than ever. This was the opening message of Sarah Whitehead, the president of the Society of Editors' at its annual conference

13th March 2026

Enabling Primary Source Journalism

A Framework to protect witness-based reporting in the disinformation era. Commentary on the importance of PSJ by NMC CEO Andrew Moger

13th March 2026

NMC launches “Framework for Primary Source Journalism” to help combat disinformation

NMC announced a new strategy statement to help enable Primary Source Journalism (PSJ) — witness-based reporting that underpins factual understanding of unfolding events and communities.

23rd February 2026

Reuters image by Phil Noble of disgraced royal shows “What it Takes” in Primary Source Journalism

A Reuters photograph captured by one of its most experienced news photographers is a powerful example of the kind of independent, on-the-ground work the News Media Coalition’s What it Takes (WiT) campaign is designed to highlight.

17th February 2026

FT CEO Jon Slade: why human judgement is Primary Source Journalism’s decisive asset in the AI era

Financial Times CEO Jon Slade has set out a clear proposition that closely aligns with the News Media Coalition’s advocacy: the more abundant machine-made “content” becomes, the more valuable professional human decision-making becomes.

9th February 2026

Deepfakes at industrial scale: why detection is becoming a frontline defence

“Deepfake detection challenge” shows pace of synthetic media — and why technology sector standards, plus everyday verification by journalists, are critical to public safety and trust

18th December 2025

No10 TO CHANGE WAY PRESS CAN QUESTION GOVERNMENT

Downing Street plans to shake-up long-standing arrangements which give experienced political reporters frequent opportunities to ask the government about newsworthy matters of public interest.

9th December 2025

NMC urges Brighton to reinstate Guardian access and uphold press freedom

The News Media Coalition has called on Brighton & Hove Albion to reverse its decision to exclude Guardian reporters and photographers from formal attendance at the Amex Stadium, warning that excluding independent journalists from organised sports events undermines press freedom and public-interest reporting.

13th November 2025

Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2025: celebrating UK public-interest journalism

The annual Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards took place yesterday (12th November 2025) to celebrate ‘truly extraordinary journalism’ newsrooms and reporters.