Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Tuesday 10th February 2026.
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The Chartered Institute of Journalists remembers all the professional journalists and media workers murdered and killed while doing their work this year in all parts of the world and remember the immense sacrifice of those who gave their lives to the profession in the past. We send our condolences to their families, friends and professional colleagues.
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BBC News Papers’ Review analysing front pages of UK national newspapers for Tuesday 10th February 2026: “‘Streeting accused of coup’ and ‘King: We’ll help police.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2021126890983997766
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Sky News The Wrap: What’s on Tuesday’s newspaper front pages? With Daily Mirror columnist Kevin Maguire and former Conservative special adviser Salma Shah. Telegraph: ‘Streeting accused of No 10 Coup’ & Mirror: ‘King- “We’ll help Police.”‘ See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2021128027787186260
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice:
Courtsdesk, which helped more than 1,500 reporters from 39 media groups search through magistrates’ court lists and registers to monitor cases, is being closed down. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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HBO Max, the unlimited access to on-demand video content for a subscription fee from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), will go live in the UK and Ireland on March 26th. See: https://linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
Latest CIoJ LinkedIn news feed stories edited by Liz Justice at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
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Chatered Institute of Journalists Young Journalist of the Year Awards 2026
Business and Financial Journalist of the year category sponsored by Cavendish
‘We’re delighted that Cavendish Tech and Innovation is sponsoring the Business/Financial Journalist of the Year category at The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) Young Journalist of the Year Awards 2026. This comes as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the media industry and championing new journalistic talent.
These awards celebrate the very best young journalists across the UK, recognising outstanding achievements by those aged 30 and under. Specifically, the Business/Financial Journalist of the Year award highlights impactful stories that cover the business/financial aspects of a particular company, sector, or issue – from funding and corporate governance to financial outcomes and strategic insight.
Would you like to sponsor other categories for CIoJ Young Journalist Awards for 2026. ‘Host a category and add your brand to the 2026 Young Journalist Awards.’ See: https://www.cioj.org/young-journalists-awards-2026/
The Winners of the 2026 Young Journalist of the Year Awards will be announced in March 2026.
Many congratulations to winners, specially commended and finalists in inaugural 2025 CIoJ Young Journalist of the Year Awards, on 25th March 2025. See: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/live-group_youngjournalistawards-journalismmatters-cioj-activity-7310632030642339840-68d4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAeLiVwB8a2_okGmo5JT2aJ02kIVH-ra9No
Gerald Bowey is the present President of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and Caroline Roddis, the Vice-President. Their roles were confirmed in a handover event at the Reform Club in Central London on Tuesday 20th February 2024.
Bowey emphasised the guidance, support, and encouragement that had been at the heart of the Institute for 140 years and announced the launch of a new Young Journalist of the Year awards scheme that would encourage journalists under 30 years of age to enter a range of categories.
Commenting Bowey said: “the Institute is focused on supporting working journalists, both in-house and freelance, in the workplace, as a trade union, and in sustaining journalists in difficult circumstances as a charitable trust.
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Two Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Journalists at the heart of British Journalism History
T.P.O’Connor founder of London campaigning evening newspaper The Star in 1888 and Arthur Burrows the first journalist and news presenter at the B.B.C. 1922.
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CIoJ member Clare Hollingworth OBE (1911-2017) – The first war correspondent to report the outbreak of World War II, described as “the scoop of the century”
Listen to Imperial War Museum archive interview with Clare recorded in 2001
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CIoJ X news feed at: https://x.com/CIoJournalist
CIoJ LinkedIn news feed edited by Liz Justice at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/63500/
CIoJ Facebook news feed at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077475452242
Official CIoJ LinkedIn site for Institute news and projects at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-chartered-institute-of-journalists/posts/?feedView=all
Chartered Institute of Journalists website at: https://www.cioj.org/
Review of UK national newspapers for Tuesday 10th February 2026
Many of the papers continue to focus on the political turmoil surrounding Sir Keir Starmer and the wider fallout from the Mandelson row.
The Daily Express leads with the stark headline: “RESIGN NOW! PM ON BRINK AS CALLS TO GO MOUNT”, describing what it calls the “final nail in coffin” for the Prime Minister after a Scottish Labour leader urged him to quit.
The Daily Mail also concentrates on pressure within Labour, reporting: “CABINET BOUNCED INTO GIVING PM STAY OF EXECUTION”, and separately carrying: “King’s ‘profound concern’ over Andrew claims as Palace ready to work with police”, under a banner reading “EPSTEIN THE TOXIC FALLOUT”.
The Daily Telegraph focuses on internal party tensions with: “Streeting accused of No10 coup”, claiming allies of Wes Streeting were involved in moves against the Prime Minister. It also reports: “Palace ready to work with police over fresh Andrew allegations”.
The Financial Times says: “Starmer defies calls to stand down as allies accuse Streeting of fuelling crisis”, presenting the story as a battle within Labour’s senior ranks. Its secondary lead reports: “US embassy denies top executives visas over petty offences going back to 1970s”.
Similarly, The Times leads with: “PM comes out fighting as cabinet falls in line”, suggesting Sir Keir has secured support after a turbulent 24 hours. It also reports: “Palace to support police’s Andrew inquiry”.
The Daily Mirror strikes a more supportive tone towards the Prime Minister, with: “I’M KEIR TO STAY”, adding: “Support for PM as he comes out fighting…”. But it too leads prominently on the royal story with: “ROYAL BOMBSHELL FOR ANDREW” and “KING: WE’LL HELP POLICE”.
That royal angle dominates several front pages.
The Sun declares: “KING: WE’LL HELP COPS ON ANDY”, referring to what it describes as “profound concern” over Epstein links.
The Star runs the headline: ‘King- We’ll Help Police, Chas & Wills “deeply and proundly concerned.”‘
The Independent carries: “King’s ‘concern’ at new claim Andrew shared reports with Epstein”, while its main political headline reads: “PM loses another top No10 aide but clings on… for now”.
The Guardian leads with Sir Keir’s response to critics: “‘I’m not prepared to walk away,’ embattled Starmer tells MPs”, reporting that cabinet colleagues rallied behind him after calls to quit from Scottish Labour figures.
Finally, the i newspaper frames the situation as approaching a decisive moment with: “Mercy of Cabinet keeps Starmer in power – as endgame nears”, suggesting the Prime Minister’s position was temporarily stabilised by collective backing.
Across the front pages, two themes dominate: continuing questions over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership amid internal Labour tensions, and renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew, with Buckingham Palace signalling readiness to cooperate with police over fresh allegations.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
Several Scottish titles lead on divisions within Labour.
The Scotsman headlines “Sarwar’s gamble”, reporting that the Scottish Labour leader has urged Sir Keir Starmer to quit, while noting that the Cabinet has rallied behind the Prime Minister as he insists he will not resign.
The Daily Record is more direct, with “YOUR TIME IS UP, KEIR”, saying “Sarwar calls for PM to quit” and warning that No10 “blunders risk handing fifth Holyrood term to SNP”.
Meanwhile, The Herald offers analysis under the headline “Inside story: Why Sarwar took the nuclear option on Starmer”, examining the political calculations behind the intervention.
But The National declares ‘Gamble Gone Wrong- Humiliation for Sarwar as his call for Starmer to step down backfires. Senior Scottish Labour figure brands his move “idiocy, immature, incoherent and self-defeating.”‘
In England, the Metro asks “How long?”, under the strapline “Mauled PM wins cabinet backing… for now”, reflecting uncertainty over how secure the Prime Minister’s position remains.
The Yorkshire Post similarly reports “Starmer in fight to remain as PM”, saying the Cabinet has rallied round as the leader of Scottish Labour condemns what it describes as “failures in heart of Downing Street”.
In the North West, the Manchester Evening News turns to planning concerns with “Fury over plan for 1,500 home ‘village’”, highlighting residents’ anger at a scheme they say would “decimate” the landscape.
In Wales, the Western Mail leads with “Eluned stays silent on Starmer future”, reporting that Wales’ First Minister declined to comment directly on the Prime Minister’s position.
The South Wales Echo focuses on a criminal case with “FOUR IN COURT OVER TEEN’S DEATH”, saying four people have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old rugby player was found dead.
In Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph carries an exclusive headlined “Widow of murdered US activist to recruit students on NI visit”, and also reports: “I’m not walking away, vows Starmer as Cabinet backs him amid Mandelson storm”.
Finally, the Irish News in Belfast leads on public sector employment with “Almost 2,000 healthcare staff sacked over attendance issues”, describing concerns over workforce management within Northern Ireland’s health trusts.
Across the regional front pages, the dominant theme remains the pressure on Sir Keir Starmer from within his own party, particularly in Scotland, while other titles focus on local crime, planning disputes, public sector challenges and devolved political responses.
CIoJ LinkedIn news stories, Hold The Front Page news stories, Guardian media news stories, Press Gazette news stories, Arab News media stories and other stories from miscellaneous sources
The Institute calls on Belarus to release the journalists and media workers it has detained. Belarus is currently ranked 167th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index. See: https://rsf.org/en/country/belarus RSF states: ‘To silence independent journalists, the authorities have resorted to state-sponsored terrorism, including censorship, violence, mass arrests, and coordinated raids on homes and media offices, as well as disbanding the Association of Belarusian Journalists (BAJ).’
The CIoJ calls on all governments and states unjustly detaining journalists for doing their professional work to respect freedom of expression, the right to liberty and free them immediately. See: https://rsf.org/en/new-record-number-journalists-jailed-worldwide
North American Newspapers for Tuesday 10th February 2026
French Newspapers for Tuesday 10th February 2026
Montage of world newspapers Tuesday 10th February 2026
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