Talent, creativity and investment behind news photography
What it Takes to Take a Photo Technically, a photograph can be captured in a split second, sometimes in the world of fast-moving sport 1/1000th of a second. However, an image never shows what has happened before its creation: the human preparation and creativity; the investment in time; the equipment and other resources; and the hours - sometimes months and [...]
Our Open Letter to FIFA on Club World Cup
News Media Coalition Seeks FIFA Information In Support Of Editorial Tournament Coverage In a rare step, the NMC has written an Open Letter to raise concerns about delays in FIFA confirming that arrangements for independent Press photography at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be unchanged. FIFA invited newsrooms and newsgatherers in January to apply for accreditation access to [...]
Getty Images Co-Founder Calls Out AI’s Copyright ‘Giveaway’
As the UK government weighs changes to its copyright framework in light of artificial intelligence, Mark Getty has issued a stark warning in The Times. The co-founder and chairman of Getty Images writes: “Using someone else’s intellectual property (IP) to build a commercial AI product without compensation is not innovation. It’s exploitation.” In his letter, Mark Getty underscores the failure of [...]
UEFA EURO 2028 Delivery Company Established to Oversee Tournament Preparations
UK & Ireland 2028 Limited - the organisation responsible for delivering UEFA EURO 2028 in the UK and Ireland - has officially commenced operations, marking a significant step in preparations for the largest sporting event ever jointly hosted by the five nations. UK & Ireland 2028 Limited, incorporated with the football associations of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the [...]
Safeguarding Primary Source Journalism from Unlicensed AI
The News Media Coalition (NMC) has submitted its response to the UK government’s consultation on AI and copyright, emphasising the urgent need to protect Primary Source Journalism (PSJ) from unlicensed AI use. Representing major news publishers and agencies, NMC warns that government policy must uphold copyright and prevent the unchecked use of journalistic content by AI companies. PSJ - ranging [...]
Call for Stronger AI and Copyright Protections for Creative Workers
Workers representatives have urged the UK government to strengthen copyright and AI regulations to safeguard creative professionals. As the government’s consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence concludes, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) warns that without decisive action, AI’s rapid expansion could leave creative workers vulnerable to exploitation. Key proposals from the TUC include greater transparency on AI training data, an [...]