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The Digital Secretary reacts to Twitter's suspension of Trump's account, and outlines how the UK Government plans to protect free speech while regulating social media.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Egyptian online newspaper Mada Masr wins joint UK-Canadian accolade for extraordinary commitment to high-quality independent journalism.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Elderly, disabled and other vulnerable people will get better support to stay safe online and avoid being misled by disinformation thanks to a funding boost from the government to mark UNESCO Global Media and Information Literacy Week.
The Foreign Secretary and her counterparts in the Global Partnership signed a joint statement to call attention to the threats that women journalists face.
Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden and Home Secretary Priti Patel have today announced the government’s final decisions on new laws to make the UK a safer place to be online.
Snapchat, Reddit, TikTok and YouTube have partnered with the government to encourage users to get the vaccine.
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group welcome the action taken by Mexican authorities in relation to the Miroslava Breach case
DCMS Secretary of State writes about the importance of a free and diverse media
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition have issued the following statement concerning media freedom in the Philippines.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne delivered a speech at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi on 6 April during his visit to Vietnam.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Social media platforms and celebrities team up with government and NHS to launch new graphics to show support for vaccine roll-out.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Meeting on the Protection of Journalists
Employment Tribunal decision.
Lithuanian Ambassador Vaidotas Verba delivers a Group of Friends statement in response to the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.
Minister for Children, Wellbeing and Families, Claire Coutinho delivered a speech to Policy Exchange on the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act.
New research reveals social media companies should be doing more to protect children online.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care spoke at the Bright Blue and Barnado's conference 'Left to their own devices?'.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Charity Commission is consulting with charities, sector organisations and the public to develop new guidance for charities when they use social media.
CMA action results in Facebook going further to combat the trading in fake and misleading reviews on Facebook.com and Instagram.com.
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