Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Wednesday 11th 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 Wednesday 11th February 2026: “‘Terror probe into stabbing’ and ‘Streeting still intent.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2021481959382450280
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Sky News ‘The Wrap’ discussing Wednesday’s UK national newspaper front pages 11th February 2026. With political commentator Adam Boulton and journalist and broadcaster Sonia Sodha. Mail: ‘Teen held for “Terror Stabbing” of boys 12 and 13 in class.’ See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2021485399949074632
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice:
Police have shut down a major UK-based illegal streaming network that made over £3 million after being tipped off by Sky. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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Fortune magazine has published an article from Charles Edward Gehrke and The Conversation, who offers an insight into journalism from his role as a war gamer. 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
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Review of UK national newspapers for Wednesday 11th February 2026
Several papers continue to focus on deepening tensions within the Labour Party.
The Guardian leads with: “Streeting still intent on deposing PM despite united front, say allies”, reporting that allies of the Health Secretary believe he remains prepared to challenge Sir Keir Starmer within weeks, despite public displays of unity.
The Financial Times strikes a similar note, with: “Allies admit Starmer is too ‘weak’ to sack Streeting after coup speculation”, suggesting the Prime Minister’s authority has been diminished by the internal row.
Meanwhile, The Times says: “Mandelson investigation will go back to Blair era”, reporting that officials are examining more than 25 years of records as part of inquiries linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
The i newspaper also focuses on developments surrounding the Prime Minister’s inner circle, with: “Starmer’s ex-No10 spin doctor loses Labour whip over link to sex offender”, detailing the suspension of a peer connected to a former councillor seeen in earlier cases.
The Independent carries a similar line: “Starmer peer loses Labour whip over links to paedophile”, adding that the Prime Minister faces renewed questions even as he insists he will “never walk away”.
Turning to the tabloids, the Daily Mail leads on the London school stabbing investigation with: “TEEN HELD FOR ‘TERROR STABBING’ OF BOYS, 12 AND 13, IN CLASS”, reporting that counter-terrorism police are leading the inquiry.
The Daily Telegraph also gives prominence to the incident with: “Terror probe into school stabbing”, saying two pupils remain in hospital following the attack in north London.
The Daily Mirror frames the broader issue of youth violence with: “KNIVES EPIDEMIC IN OUR SCHOOLS”, alongside the headline “Leo was gentle and kind… heartbreak will never end”, focusing on the sentencing of a teenager over the killing of a 12-year-old boy.
The Sun leads on an inquest into a television personality, with: “TRAGIC DANCER ROBIN OVERDOSED AND LEFT SUICIDE NOTE SAYING… I was destroyed by Strictly”, reporting claims made during proceedings.
The Star offers satire on the crisis of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of Government and the Labour Party: ‘PM’s A Limp Lettuce- Get Miaowt of here. Larry the No 10 Cat Looks He Want Out.’
Finally, the Daily Express turns to economic policy with: “LABOUR’S TAXES ARE ‘SHAMEFUL ASSAULT’ ON HIGH STREETS”, quoting the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch as criticising government fiscal decisions.
Across the front pages, two dominant themes emerge: continuing instability within Labour’s leadership ranks, and widespread coverage of serious youth violence following the stabbing at a London school. Several titles also continue to report on investigations linked to historical Epstein records and their political fallout.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
In England, the Metro leads with a dramatic court case under the headline: “Going down… in flames!”, reporting that a drug dealer who filled a house with booby traps inspired by the film Home Alone has been jailed for seven years. Along the bottom of the page it adds: “Epstein scandal erodes support for shaken Royals.”
The Manchester Evening News focuses on community tensions with: “‘Immediate spike’ in anti-Jewish hatred after terror attack”, citing a charity that says dozens of incidents were recorded in the days following a recent attack.
In Yorkshire, The Yorkshire Post leads on business pressures with: “Call for plan to support small firms”, reporting that MPs say conditions facing some companies are “comparable to Covid times” and are urging government action.
Turning to Wales, the Western Mail front page headline reads: “Man murdered partner’s baby boy in violent rage”, covering a murder trial.
The South Wales Echo highlights infrastructure investment with: “NEW CITY STATION ON TRACK FOR CASH BOOST”, reporting that the Cardiff Parkway project is set to secure UK funding.
In Scotland, The Scotsman leads with: “Labour suspends MSP over friendship with sex offender”, describing further turmoil within Scottish Labour.
The Daily Record also focuses on that story with: “Labour duo suspended over links to paedo”, alongside its main splash: “TOPLESS MURDER AMBUSH”, reporting on the fatal stabbing of a 61-year-old man in Glasgow.
Meanwhile, The Herald carries the headline: “Heritage agency reviewing under-fire purchase cards policy”, reporting that a damning report has prompted action. It also notes: “Starmer all smiles amid pressure to quit”, reflecting ongoing UK political tensions.
The National in Scotland reports on ‘Labour suspend Duncan-Glancy over paedophile friendship – after UK party takes action against peer’ but their main front page story is ‘MoD’s Posh Party With IDF-Linked Palantir Slammed.’
In Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph leads with an exclusive: “Nightclub murder hitman had £50k bounty on his head”, reporting that a former INLA member has spoken from prison about the 1998 killing.
And The Irish News focuses on public services with: “Unit set up to improve public services has met one minister”, reporting scrutiny of Stormont’s Delivery Unit.
Across the regional front pages, crime and justice feature prominently, alongside continued political fallout within Labour, concerns over public services, and calls for economic support for businesses.
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 Wednesday 11th February 2026
French Newspapers for Wednesday 11th February 2026
Montage of world newspapers Wednesday 11th February 2026
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