HELLO! & L’Oréal Paris launch The Ageless Issue

HELLO! has launched a campaign with L’Oréal Paris – The Ageless Issue – designed to show women beyond society’s limitations ascribed to their age.
Time Out partners with Pride in London 2025
Pride in London is a celebration of all LGBTQ+ identities, and Time Out is supporting in the lead-up to and during the annual parade in London, on Saturday 5 July 2025. Time Out will support with digital content across timeout.com and its social media channels, as well as attending and creating content across Pride weekend itself. Content […]
Meta considering consent or pay model after data privacy court battle
Supported by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), this settlement has shown implications for Meta’s advertising model and could lead to wider changes in how Meta handles user data and targeted advertising across the UK.
Government responds to committee letter on AI and copyright
Their response comes ahead of the spring statement and Silicon Valley visit.
First ever Big Issue take over

For the first time in the brands’ history, all editorial and advertising were handed over to one guest editor.
PPA response to the Government consultation on AI and copyright
Government ministers are taking detailed feedback on the question of whether there should be a new text and data mining exemption for generative AI developers, which would bypass existing copyright laws.
Creative Rights in AI Coalition launches ‘Make it Fair’ initiative
The campaign is designed to highlight the importance of copyright laws in relation to giving publishers exclusive control on how their work is used.
Ofcom proposes reforms to Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation
Ofcom has published its latest consultation on proposed reforms to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for Royal Mail, following an initial consultation in early 2024.
New Future CEO appointed
Kevin Li Ying will step into the role from 31 March 2025.
Lisa Smosarski announced as new Chair of PPA’s Next Gen Board
The appointment will see Smosarski help steer the new board of 16 members recently announced following a recruitment process in November.
PPA unites with UK creative industries in call to protect copyright from generative AI
A new coalition of rights holders has called on the government to protect copyright.
HELLO! launches a quarterly luxe issue
HELLO! has unveiled The Luxe Issue, positioned as the essential guide to modern luxury – offering a premium glimpse into celebrity life.
Lords propose amendments to data bill to tackle copyright and AI
Several amendments have been proposed to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
PPA Independent Publisher Conference key takeaways

Last month we gathered the UK independent publishing community for a morning of unrivalled content and networking.
Science Minister outlines Government’s position on AI development in a committee debate
In February 2024, the Communications and Digital Select Committee published a report on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Data Bill debated in parliament
Last week, the new Data (Use and Access) Bill, which refreshes the legislative framework for data protection and data sharing, was debated in parliament.