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When a new member joins the Chartered Institute of Journalists, I like to explain that it is more than a talking shop, more than the oldest and most respected organisation of professional journalists in the world, an advisory body on copyright, journalistic legalities, professional practices and recommended rates and conditions, and a gatekeeper for the…
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Much has changed since I sat down to write for the last issue in June. Can it really only be only four months ago? The UK has a new Prime Minister and the nation is set to leave the European Union. The proposed new Charter for the BBC has just been published, and one can…
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Remember Omran? The five-year-old Syrian boy placed in an ambulance, in shock and bleeding after he was rescued amid the rubble of a crumbled building? The only reason you or I can even picture this innocent boy and know his story is because journalists risked their own lives to capture this moment and to shine…
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With so many changes in the world of journalism in recent times, there may be many considering a change to becoming a self-employed freelancer, or indeed, have had that position imposed upon them. We thought a guide to starting your own business could be helpful if that’s the case. Becoming a freelance journalist or photographer…
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Mind, the mental health charity, has announced the shortlist for its 2016 Media Awards. The shortlisted entries from across the media spectrum cover a wide range of mental health issues. The nominees will go head-to-head on Monday November 14 at The Troxy theatre in London. Mind’s annual award ceremony celebrates and honours the very best…
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How many of you have separate passwords for each website that you access? Not many, I bet, although security experts all say avoid using the same password over and over again. The problem for us all is remembering different passwords without committing the dreaded sin of writing them down. Well this little book encourages you…
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There has been some good news on the FOI front with the new Information Commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, saying she supports the expansion of the Act to include private companies that provide public services. The UK’s FOI system, has been described by Tony Blair, the Prime Minister who introduced it, as his greatest mistake. He thought he…
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The Institute has expressed its support for a former Belmarsh Prison Officer and trade union representative jailed in Operation Elveden, the Metropolitan Police operation investigating journalists who paid public official sources. Most of the journalists have been acquitted or told they will not be charged. This was the case with the Daily Mirror and News…
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