Hello! and Limited Space launch new bespoke digital content channel

Hello! Magazine has announced a collaboration with Digital Out-Of-Home advertising company Limited Space to broadcast premium, editorially-led content across UK shopping centres via its digital network.
Bauer Media Group announces changes to its UK Publishing Leadership Team

Bauer Media Group has announced that joint Publishing UK Co-CEOs, Helen Morris and Steve Prentice are stepping down from their roles and will leave the business on 30 June 2026.
PPA Awards 2026 – winners revealed

The publishing industry’s biggest night of the year returned to City Central at The HAC last night for the PPA (Professional Publishers Association) Awards 2026.
Movement for Open Web (MOW) launches ‘Search only Contract’ over AI Harvesting

Digital competition advocacy group the Movement for an Open Web (MOW) has launched a new website contract that publishers are using to assert their content ownership rights over AI harvesters, giving them the ability to charge AI companies for using their content.
PPA opens Paid Work Experience Programme for applications

Starting out on the career ladder can be challenging, especially for those without industry connections or access to unpaid opportunities. That’s why the PPA has launched the Paid Work Experience Programme, designed to help more people take their first steps into a career in media.
Harry Kane guest edits BBC Match of the magazine for a World Cup Special Edition

England’s captain and all-time leading Three Lions goalscorer Harry Kane has guest edited a special World Cup edition of BBC Match of the Day Magazine. Kane reflects on his favourite World Cup memories, greatest goals, top teammates and football heroes, sharing highlights of his incredible England career. He also reveals his top tips for inspiring the next generation […]
Acorn promotes carbon agenda with new initiative

Acorn Web, the specialist printer of short to medium run A4 and A5 multi-page products, has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by making carbon data a standard part of every customer estimate.
The People’s Friend launches campaign to inspire the next generation of readers

The People’s Friend has launched a new Love Darg Books campaign, calling on readers across the UK to help pass on the joy of reading by donating cherished children’s books.
PPA joins SPUR coalition

The SPUR Coalition has announced 30 new members in a major international expansion announced at the World News Media Congress in Marseille.
What publishers need to know about AI Licensing
Data and AI leader Magda Wood shares a preview of her session at the upcoming PPA Festival, where she will be launching a new AI framework for publishers, and discussing “Who owns the future of publishing: LLM licensing framework” with Tom West, chief exec of PLS. We keep repeating the same bleak picture: Publishers expect search traffic to fall […]
Future plc acquires SheerLuxe

Future, the global platform for specialist media, has announced the acquisitions of SheerLuxe Ltd and BLUSH Talent MGMT Ltd, the UK-based digital publishing group that combines the authority of a trusted media brand with the authenticity and engagement of the creator economy.
EUDR latest: One year delay with exemption for magazines adopted by European Council

Revised regulation update
NLA launches new data service Newsworthy

NLA Media Access, the content licensing business for news media, has brought together over 500 brands to launch this pioneering new data service, with plans to add more brands in the future. The Newsworthy launch will offer data direct from the newsrooms of over 500 brands.
PPA named Best Trade Association at Industry Awards
The PPA has been named Best Trade Association at this year’s Memcom Awards in London, also receiving a Highly Commended in the Best Membership Strategy category.
PPA launches new Emissions Calculator to help sector track and reduce carbon impact

The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has today launched its new Emissions Calculator, a tool designed to help publishers manage greenhouse gas emissions with confidence and ease.
Cabinet reshuffle: new ministers across various departments
Following the resignation of former Deputy PM, Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer has announced a cabinet reshuffle, whilst also reappointing ministers to various departments. Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) DCMS remains largely the same, with Secretary Lisa Nandy remaining in post. Former Minister for the Creative Industries, Chris Bryant, whose portfolio was closely aligned […]