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The world’s first global conference on media freedom was held in London 10-11 July to improve the safety of journalists who report across the world.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
DFID launch Development Research Uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa (DRUSSA) as the need for an African science news service increases.
Employment Tribunal decision.
World Press Freedom Day, Iraq, Osama Bin Laden were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.
Measures by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to preserve a strong, vibrant, independent local press are now in force as new rules governing…
The speech was given to the House of Commons on 12 February 2019
Foreign Secretary celebrates World Press Freedom Day and condemns restrictions around the world.
A new £2 million pilot innovation fund to support public interest journalism in the UK, following recommendations in the Cairncross Review.
Written ministerial statement by Secretary of State Matt Hancock on his decision to intervene in the merger between Trinity Mirror plc and Northern & Shell Media Group Limited's publishing assets
UKTI Australia announces this year’s GREAT journalism award for Australian business journalists, in conjunction with British Airways and the Financial Times
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Date: Tue Jun 21 09:38:59 BST 2011 Full Document News from October-November 2011 (Microsoft Word file - 247kb)
OFT closed case: Anticipated acquisition by Republic Technologies International SAS of Swedish Match UK Limited.
Alun Cairns: The public’s ability to access a wide range of news, views and information is central to the health of our democracy and society.
Letter to Ofcom News Corp/BSkyB merger - letter from Secretary of State to Ofcom, 11 July 2011 - (PDF 77kb Scanned Document) News Corp…
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: News International, bases review and IPSA.
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles urges councils to let citizen journalists and bloggers in to council meetings.
Newspapers, broadcasters and online platforms will today discuss open justice and access to courts at a roundtable hosted by Justice Minister Lucy Frazer.
Health and Safety Minister Lord Freud is urging a common sense approach to clearing snow from footpaths and pavements.
New law now allows press and public to film, tweet and blog town halls.
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