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Who’s holding the British press to account?

The British media’s treatment of Meghan Markle has given us clear examples of its poisonous nature. Her recent interview with Oprah highlighted articles and headlines that vilified Markle, with clear colonial and racist undertones. Markle’s interview The press labelled her “manipulative” and “controlling”, and we saw stark disparities between reporting on Kate and Meghan – be that about avocados or baby bumps. Responses to the interview – in which Markle stated she “didn’t want to be alive any more” – show us just how cruel and damaging the British press is. The interview opened broader conversations around the perpetuation of racism, the stigmatisation of mental health issues, and the…

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25 March 2021

The Canary UK

Victoria Derbyshire grills head of Society of Editors after he denies press racism

Victoria Derbyshire demonstrated why she’s one of the best journalists around as she refused to let the head of the Society of Editors dodge questions on press racism. In an exchange on BBC News, Derbyshire asked Ian Murray: You told me the British tabloid press was not bigoted. I’ve just given you some examples. You’re denying that those examples are racist, and I’m asking ‘why are you denying that?’ Murray then said “someone might make one comment about something” that he refused to call racist, after talking over Derbyshire throughout the interview. Derbyshire subsequently said: But you’ve just told me the British press isn’t racist, and now you’re…

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9 March 2021

The Canary UK

#TheCanaryLive – The global struggle for press freedom

The struggle for press freedom is a global one. From Belfast to Belarus, the security of journalists and the ability of media outlets to investigate the powerful are very often under threat. Four journalists from across the world come together to share experiences and speak about the challenges of being a journalist in 2021. Panelists Pablo Pérez – Mexican independent journalist focusing on human rights, politics and social movements. Ayşe Güney – Editor at Jin News is an all-women’s media outlet based in Amed (Diyarbakır) Barry McCaffrey – Irish investigative journalist and co-producer of award-winning documentary No Stone Unturned about the unsolved 1994 Loughinisland massacre in Northern Ireland.…

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3 March 2021

The Canary UK

The corporate press just ran to protect Boris Johnson

The right-wing establishment corporate media just fell over itself to protect Boris Johnson. Its behaviour is a stain on the UK. And as sociologist Gayle Letherby summed up, these outlets just ‘mocked us and all who grieve’.Johnson’s “sorrow”Johnson held a press conference on Tuesday 26 January. It came as the number of people who have died from coronavirus (Covid-19) hit over 100,000. The media has widely reported Johnson’s speech. He said of the death toll:it is hard to compute the sorrow contained in that grim statistic. The years of life lost, the family gatherings not attended and, for so many relatives, the missed chance even to say goodbye.…

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27 January 2021

The Canary UK

Home Office press on with deportations despite lockdown

The Home Office plans to press forward with the deportation of up to 60 people despite a full national lockdown and a massive spike in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the UK. The Independent newspaper reported on 6 January that two flights were set to leave in the next week despite current restrictions. One is bound for Romania, the other for Poland. “Irresponsible and inhumane” New lockdown rules say that people cannot leave their homes or travel abroad except where it is essential to do so. Challenged on the deportations, the Home Office told reporters that it would “continue to progress operations with appropriate measures in place”. ‘Appropriate measures’…

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7 January 2021

The Canary UK

The corporate press pack just descended into disgraceful farce

The corporate media descended into farce on Tuesday 13 October. Because the public were once again subjected to the worst kind of journalism. It’s one where supposed professional reporters are little more than Tory lapdogs. Client journalism in full swing As ‘Client Journalism’ Expert pointed out, several corporate journalists shared similar tweets. It was a comment by one of those now-infamous ‘government sources’. The quote was in response to Labour leader Keir Starmer’s press conference: Looks like they're all indulging in a bit of client journalism tonight pic.twitter.com/QOMx47yABg — Spooky 'Client Journalism' Expert (@ClientJournoExp) October 13, 2020 “Client journalism” is where the government uses reporters for its…

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14 October 2020

National Health England

Press release: New restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase

Update: local authority watchlist areas 25 SeptemberNew restrictions on household mixing brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds London added as an area of concern as hospital admissions rise Teesside added as an area of enhanced supportIn close discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), Public Health England (PHE) and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed to introduce local measures in parts of the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds have been escalated to areas of intervention and London has been added…

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26 September 2020

National Health England

Press release: New restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase

Update: local authority watchlist areas 25 SeptemberNew restrictions on household mixing brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds London added as an area of concern as hospital admissions rise Teesside added as an area of enhanced supportIn close discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), Public Health England (PHE) and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed to introduce local measures in parts of the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds have been escalated to areas of intervention and London has been added…

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25 September 2020

National Health England

Press release: New restrictions for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds as coronavirus cases increase

Update: local authority watchlist areas 25 SeptemberNew restrictions on household mixing brought in for Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds London added as an area of concern as hospital admissions rise Teesside added as an area of enhanced supportIn close discussions with local leaders, the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace, the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), Public Health England (PHE) and the Chief Medical Officer for England have agreed to introduce local measures in parts of the North West and Yorkshire and the Humber.As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Wigan, Stockport, Blackpool and Leeds have been escalated to areas of intervention and London has been added…

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25 September 2020

National Health England

Press release: Landmark strategy launched to cement UKs position as global leader in genomics

New Genome UK strategy launched to cement the UKs status as a global leader in genomics Strategy will harness genomics to offer patients personalised treatments, predict the risk of chronic diseases for vulnerable groups and enable earlier interventions Announcement comes as Matt Hancock takes part in UK-wide COVID-19 genome sequencing studyHealth and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has today heralded the launch of a landmark new strategy that will secure the UKs future position as a global leader in genomics.The new National Genomic Healthcare Strategy Genome UK: the future of healthcare will ensure the UK can offer patients the best possible predictive, preventative and personalised care by harnessing…

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25 September 2020