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Areas of focus
Sustainability of Local Journalism
Local news media informs the public, holds local authority to account and reports on the stories that matter. This is because local journalists care about, belong to, and participate in the communities they serve.
Press Freedom
Freedom of expression is a universal human right. It is not the prerogative of the politician. Nor is it the privilege of the journalist. In their day-to-day work, journalists are simply exercising every citizen’s right to free speech.
AI & IP
The rapid advancement of AI in recent years has caused serious concern over the role it will play in spreading dis and misinformation online and beyond. To combat these dangers, journalism will play as vital a role as ever in combatting the dangers AI poses to our society.
AI & Intellectual Property
Ensuring copyright and licensing underpin responsible AI development
Sustainability of Local Journalism
Supporting a viable future for trusted local news.
Press Freedom
Defending journalists’ right to report freely and safely.
Digital Markets
Tackling market imbalance and platform dominance.
Making a Difference
Kent Online
Blue Badge Battle
The Guardian
Carers Allowance Crisis
Birmingham Mail and BirminghamLive
Birmingham: A Child Poverty Emergency
In numbers
of editors believe that Google and Meta pose an existential threat to journalism
Source: NMA Survey (2023)
For print newspapers, ratings for trust, accuracy and impartiality has increased to 70% (up from 60% in 2018)
Source: Ofcom (2025)
82% of people are reached by news brands in the UK each month
Source: PAMCo (2025)
Two-thirds of voters believe journalism helps combat fake news and misinformation
Source: Newsworks (2024)
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