Foreign state ownership ban could cover news websites as well as papers and magazines
Indirect or "passive" investment by foreign states would be exempt but capped at 5%.
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Foreign govts to be banned from owning UK newspapers and magazines
The ban will be brought in an amendment to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
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News industry urges police to ‘break cycle of abuse’ against women in journalism
Four-point safety plan proposed for women journalists in the UK.
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Freedom of information in UK sinks to new low
Journalists are increasingly frustrated by failures in government compliance with the Freedom of Information Act.
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Government-led task force launched to protect journalism from SLAPPs
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer writes for Press Gazette about a new task force to tackle the rise of SLAPPs.
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Ministers propose National Security Bill changes to ease press freedom fears
Some critics of the National Security Bill still want a public interest defence for journalists.
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Protection for journalists added into anti-protest Public Order Bill
Campaigners had warned the Public Order Bill could make arrests of journalists "commonplace".
By Lucy Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan as Culture Secretary
Frazer has made few interventions in DCMS' policy area during her political career so far.
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