How CORRECTIV Investigated the EU Housing Crisis
CORRECTIV.Europe released a continent‑wide analysis of housing affordability using the ESPON House4All dataset, which scraped 100 million listings to cover nearly 100,000 municipalities across the EU, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. Between 2015 and 2025 rents rose 21 percent while home prices surged 64 percent, and the study compares these costs to the salary of a typical nurse. The interactive maps show that eight of the ten largest EU/EFTA cities – including Berlin, Paris, Rome and Vienna – are already unaffordable for nurses, with the toughest rental markets in Croatia, Portugal, Ireland, Latvia and Iceland. The data and visual tools are openly available for journalists and policymakers to explore local housing pressures.
Your Guide to Perugia 2026: Unmissable Speakers and Sessions
The International Journalism Festival in Perugia will take place from April 15‑18, 2026, featuring roughly 500 speakers across 150 sessions. Highlights include AI‑focused talks with Maria Ressa, Julia Angwin and the JournalismAI project, as well as sessions on funding, creator‑economy pressures,...
Journalism's Invisible Labour: The Price of Managing Reader Relationships
The article exposes relationship management—answering sources, correcting errors, handling reader feedback—as a core but invisible labor for journalists that consumes significant time and emotional energy. Recent research shows reporters view this work as essential branding and credibility work, not a...
Bristol’s Beloved Mocha Mocha Coffee House Announces Nationwide Franchise Launch
Independent Bristol café Mocha Mocha Coffee House announced a nationwide franchise programme, opening its proven concept to entrepreneurs across the UK. The brand will offer comprehensive training, site‑selection assistance and supplier networks to maintain its high‑quality coffee and community‑focused experience....
Training Journalists for a World that Keeps Changing
CNN Academy, a training arm of the network since the 1980s, is overhauling its curriculum to address a journalism landscape reshaped by digital-first storytelling, AI disruption, and plummeting public trust. Veteran trainers like Glen Mulcahy and Luke Henderson emphasize that...
Things I Wish I'd Known Before My First Visit to Perugia's IJF
The International Journalism Festival (IJF) in Perugia, Europe’s largest media gathering, returns in two weeks with over 200 sessions and nearly 500 speakers. Set against the city’s historic hilltop, the event draws journalists worldwide to discuss investigative techniques, AI‑driven newsrooms,...
Five Steps to Creating Value in Local Community News
A new FT Strategies report, produced with the Knight Foundation, outlines five steps for local news outlets to create sustainable value. The guide stresses deep community connection, direct two‑way audience relationships, a balanced revenue mix, mission‑driven governance, and responsible use...
National Minimum Wage Welcomed as a Positive Step for Businesses and Workers
The UK National Minimum Wage will rise 4.1% in April, moving from £12.21 (≈ $15.3) to £12.71 (≈ $15.9) per hour. IRecruit4 founder Ashlea Fisher argues the increase can strengthen employee motivation, loyalty, and retention, especially when employers adopt the higher Living...
The Unglamorous Job of Replatforming Your Digital Publication
Daily Maverick, a South African independent news outlet, recently completed a full migration from a fragmented WordPress setup to the integrated WhiteBeard content management platform. The transition involved moving over one million registered users, billing information, and years of content...
Trainee Reporter
The Clydebank Post, part of Newsquest Media Group, is hiring a full‑time trainee reporter for its Glasgow newsroom. The role focuses on generating exclusive stories, covering council and court proceedings, and producing engaging local features. Candidates must hold an NCTJ...
Social Care Tech Platform AgoraStaff Named in Google GovTech Top 30
AgoraStaff has been named one of Google’s Top 30 GovTech start‑ups in the UK, earning a spot at the Google GovTech Showcase where it pitched its digital marketplace for social‑care staffing. The company’s Director of Compliance highlighted how the platform...
What Does Engagement Actually Mean in 2026?
At a Connectopia roundtable, 20 media‑tech leaders unpacked the meaning of audience engagement in 2026. They observed that clicks, shares and comments are often driven by anger rather than genuine interest, reflecting social media’s reaction‑centric logic. The discussion highlighted how...
PA Media Unveils QuickCheck: Real-Time Context Feed for Live News
PA Media launched QuickCheck, a real‑time context feed for live newsrooms. Integrated into the PA Explore platform, it delivers concise, fact‑checked updates that highlight specific claims, assessments, and supporting links. Powered by PA’s accredited fact‑checking team, the service draws on...
Source Code: The Spirit of Hacks/Hackers LDN Is Back with a New Name
The London‑based Hacks/Hackers LDN meetup, a long‑standing forum for journalists and technologists, is returning under the new name Source Code. The community, which once boasted over 4,000 members and events at venues like Google and Twitter, will reconvene on 31...
Lessons From Independent Studio: Standing Out in Podcasts' Shift to Video
Apple announced video‑streaming capabilities for Apple Podcasts, letting users toggle between audio and video while supporting dynamic ad insertion. The move follows Spotify’s similar rollout and reflects a broader industry shift toward video‑first podcast experiences. Independent Studio argues that standing...
Full Set and Fuller Partnership to Publish Journalism in Book Format
Full Set, an independent book publisher, has teamed with Fuller, a global newsroom focused on women and gender‑diverse voices, to release a series of long‑form journalism essays in ebook, audiobook and paperback formats. The pilot launches in Spring 2026 with three...
New Competition Offers £12k Cash Prize to the Next Star of Magazine Journalism
The British Society of Magazine Editors, partnered with author Caitlin Moran, has launched the Young Writers’ Prize targeting aspiring magazine journalists aged 18‑25. The competition awards a £12,000 cash prize, a year‑long mentorship with Moran, work experience from leading UK...
Leanier Founders Selected for National Fundraising Accelerator Programme
Michelle Leong and Debbie Gilbert, co‑founders of the Leanier app, have been accepted into the Female Founders Rise Fundraising Accelerator, a national programme that supports women‑led businesses in becoming fundraising‑ready. They join a cohort of 70 female founders across the...
From Bullied Autistic Kid to TikToker: A Journalist Who Went Viral by Being Himself
Nicholas Fearn, an autistic freelance journalist, has turned his TikTok persona "The Diva Supreme" into a high‑profile personal brand, amassing a sizable following while publishing in outlets such as the Financial Times and Forbes. His content blends interior‑design showcases with...
Hosting Interviews for Podcasts, Panels and Social Media
The Journalism.co.uk two‑day online course, priced at £295 plus VAT, teaches podcast hosts, content creators, and corporate communicators modern interview techniques. Led by award‑winning journalist Paul Connolly, the program covers preparation, question crafting, emotional storytelling, and handling high‑pressure or trauma‑sensitive...
The Guardian Updates Its AI Policies Around Training, Trust and In-House Tools
The Guardian has revised its generative AI policy, mandating AI training for all staff and developing proprietary AI tools for editorial tasks. The updated policy adds a transparency requirement, with footnotes indicating significant AI use in stories. Revised editorial code...
10 Publications that Allow You to Republish Their Work for Free
A growing number of news outlets are offering their articles under Creative Commons licences, allowing other publishers and journalists to republish content for free. The guide highlights ten publications—including The Conversation, The New Humanitarian, Global Voices, and openDemocracy—and outlines each...
Why Media Were Able to Report the Identities of Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and Peter Mandelson as They Were Arrested
The arrests of former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor and ex‑politician Peter Mandelson sparked widespread media identification despite UK police typically withholding suspects' names. Both men were detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office after U.S. officials released Epstein‑related emails suggesting...
Access Does Not Equal Change: Why Diversity Schemes Are Failing Minority Ethnic Journalists
A new report by the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity reveals that UK television newsrooms’ diversity schemes are falling short of delivering real change. While 63% of surveyed journalists say they have faced racism and 70% cite limited...
30 English-Language News Outlets in Europe to Follow
Journalism.co.uk lists thirty English‑language news outlets across Europe, ranging from state‑funded broadcasters like Deutsche Welle and France 24 to independent digital platforms such as Politico Europe and Sifted. Many of these outlets expanded after Brexit, filling a gap for pan‑European coverage in...
Publication Closures, AI and Funding and Budget Cuts Top Concerns for Arts PR’s in 2026
Mobius Industries’ 2026 arts PR survey reveals publication closures (65%), AI concerns (55%) and budget cuts (52%) as the sector’s top worries. Respondents are split on AI, with half fearing misuse while the other half sees efficiency gains if regulated....
Daily Express Is the Next Reach Plc Title to Go Premium
The Daily Express has launched a new Express Premium subscription, offering ad‑lite reading, exclusive journalism, and perks like the Daily Expresso newsletter and enhanced commenting. New subscribers can try the service for £1 in the first month and receive priority...
New FT Strategies & Knight Foundation Playbook: What Makes Local News Sustainable?
FT Strategies and the Knight Foundation released "The Local News Playbook," a research‑driven guide for building sustainable local news operations. The report rejects one‑size‑fits‑all solutions, instead mapping value creation across the ecosystem. It highlights community connection, owned relationships, and uniquely...