Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Sunday 1st March 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 Sunday 1st March 2026: “‘Khamenei dead in rubble’ and ‘Middle East in flames.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2028007452692598879
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Daily Mail reports: ‘Moment Iranian TV anchor sobs on air as he announces Ayatollah’s death.’ See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2028043349945409573
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice:
CNN reporter Becky Anderson found herself needing to take shelter while live on air after alarms went off following the US and Israel’s attack on Iran. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity… & https://www.instagram.com/royanewsenglish/reel/DVT2uAFDpcp/
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Police have opened an investigation into a far-right hate campaign against journalist Lucy Aharish, as dozens hold a meeting in support of her outside Israel’s Channel 13 TV studio, where she works. See: https://www.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.
Young News Reporter of the Year category sponsored by Romail Gulzar FRSA and the Pukaar Media Group in Leicester.
The Pukaar Group is the parent of award-winning brands including Pukaar News, Pukaar Magazine, Leicester Curry Awards and the Ethnic Media Awards.
Publishers of Pukaar Magazine and Pukaar News • Leicester based news agency and Leicester’s Pukaar Magazine- Celebrating The Diversity of Leicester.
Romail Gulzar said: “I am deeply honoured to once again serve as a judge for the Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) Young Journalist Awards 2026.
It’s inspiring to witness and support the next generation of talented journalists who are shaping the future of our profession. Together, we celebrate their dedication, creativity, and commitment to truth.”
See: https://www.cioj.org/young-journalists-awards-2026/
The Winners of the 2026 Young Journalist of the Year Awards will be announced 17th March 2026.
Finalists for 2026 Awards
YOUNG BUSINESS/FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR– Sponsored by Cavendish Tech and Innovation.
Nikou Asgari, Financial Times
Lucy Frost, International Financial Review
Sofia Gerace, mlex.com
YOUNG NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR– Sponsored by Pukaar Group Leicester.
Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder/Local London
Isabel Clark, Southwark News
Megan Owen, BBC London
YOUNG ENVIRONMENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder/London Local
Ellen Ormesher, DeSmog UK
YOUNG CAMPAIGNING JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder – online and in print
Patricia Figueiredo, mlex.com
YOUNG FEATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR
Simon Ezra-Jackson, The Damned, print magazine, The New World. print/online
Annaliese Smith, moretohistory.com, Birmingham Dispatch, Discover Wildlife
Joseph Watt, Ultramarathon, print magazine/online, The Offset, print magazine/online.
YOUNG POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE YEAR
Jiji Ahn, BBC News
Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, ITV National News
Amy Gibbons, The Daily Telegraph
YOUNG ARTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Katie Chambers, The Stage
Sofia de la Cruz, Wallpaper
Evie Glen, Metal magazine
YOUNG TRAVEL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Alice Barnes-Brown, Travel Weekly
Kira Richards, National Geographic(UK)/Sunday Times
Annaliese Smith, Independent/Wired For Adventure
YOUNG HEALTH JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Amy Borrett, Financial Times
Ella Kipling, Mirror/Wales Online
Eliza Slawther, Pink Sheet
YOUNG SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Jamie Barton, CNN Digital Sports, London
Aryan Jolly, The Real EFL/The Football Deck/Wisden
Joseph Ryan, Kent Standard/Football Writers’ Association
YOUNG SHOW BIZ JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Evie Glen, The List, online magazine
Ella Kipling, The Mirror
The nominations are listed alphabetically and the winner in each category will be announced at the Young Journalist Awards presentations, on Tuesday 17th March at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Hill, following the Society of Editors Annual Conference, beginning with a reception at 6.00pm.
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 Sunday 1st March 2026
Good morning. Here is a round-up of ten of today’s UK national newspaper front pages.
Most of the papers lead on dramatic developments in the Middle East, with reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed following US and Israeli airstrikes.
The Sunday Times headline reads: “Ayatollah killed in blitz from America and Israel.” The paper quotes President Trump as saying “one of most evil men in history is dead” and reports that he urged the Iranian people to “take back their country.” It also carries the line: “Row as PM fails to let US forces use British airbases.”
Similarly, The Sunday Telegraph declares: “Khamenei dead in rubble.” It describes “massive attacks on Islamic Republic by US and Israel in push for regime change” and reports that Iran has retaliated against Israel and Gulf states.
The Observer opts for the headline: “Attack on the Ayatollah.” It reports that the Supreme Leader’s body has been found, according to Israeli sources, and highlights what it calls a widening transatlantic divide, saying the UK and parts of Europe have withheld support for the US action.
The Independent leads with: “Tehran strikes back across Middle East as Trump bombs Iran.” It says British jets joined “defensive operations” but were not involved in the attack itself, and reports global disruption as airports and shipping routes were affected.
Several tabloids use more dramatic language.
The Sun on Sunday front page reads: “WAR ON IRAN” and in large type: “AYATOLLAH DEAD.” It reports that Tehran was “blitzed” and that the Iranian President confirmed the Supreme Leader had been killed.
The Mail on Sunday says: “British tourists blitzed and Iran’s leader ‘dead’ as Middle East erupts.” Alongside its international coverage, it also carries a domestic political splash: “FOREIGN-BORN VOTERS STOLE BY-ELECTION BLASTS FARAGE,” reporting claims from the Reform UK leader about alleged irregularities.
The Sunday Mirror headline reads: “U.S. AND ISRAEL ATTACK IRAN” with the stark banner: “MIDDLE EAST IN FLAMES.” It reports at least 200 people killed and says Brits have been told to find shelter as retaliation strikes rock the region.
The Sunday Express similarly declares: “WAR ERUPTS ACROSS MIDDLE EAST.” It describes “devastation as America strikes and Iran retaliates,” and reports that the UK did not take part in the offensive operation.
The Sunday People focuses on the impact on British nationals abroad with the headline: “GET TO SHELTER.” It says Brits in Dubai and across the Middle East have been told to take cover “on brink of all-out war.”
And the Daily Star Sunday leads with: “BRITS DUBAI MISSILE TERROR.” It reports that blasts rocked a tourist hotspot as Iran struck back at the US blitz, describing the region as being “on brink of war.”
Taken together, today’s front pages are dominated by the escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran — with broadsheets focusing on geopolitical implications and diplomatic divisions, while the tabloids highlight the immediate danger to British nationals and the risk of a wider regional conflict.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
Good morning. Here is a further look at the front pages across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
We begin in Scotland, where Scotland on Sunday leads with the escalating crisis in the Middle East. Its headline reads: “Trump: Khamenei killed in air strike”, reporting that the Ayatollah’s compound was struck, with fears of further retaliation. The paper says the US president has urged Iranians to “take over” their country.
Also focusing on the conflict, The Sunday Post carries the stark line: “Middle East at war in US-Iran conflict”, describing a “major attack” and the region being plunged into war. Alongside that, it features a domestic investigation under the headline: “Scottish firm given £54m of PPE cash via VIP lane fails to pay tax on profits.”
The Sunday Mail in Scotland declares “CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST” with the bold headline “FIRE AND FURY”, adding: “America and Israel launch missiles at Iran as experts warn that war is illegal.”
Meanwhile, The National leads on domestic politics with a large exclusive: “‘I WAS VICTIM OF SPYING SCANDAL BUT PROBE HAS IGNORED ME’”, though it also notes: “Israel claims Iran’s leader killed in joint strikes with US.”
In England, the Manchester Evening News on Sunday turns away from geopolitics and instead celebrates the music industry, splashing with “Greatest BRITs”, calling it a “sensational show for top music awards.”
In Wales, Wales on Sunday leads with a human interest story: “A MUM’S FIGHT FOR ANSWERS”, focusing on a family’s search for what happened to a student who vanished two years ago. The paper also highlights sport and transport, noting rail fares frozen for a year.
Turning to Northern Ireland, Sunday Life opts for a dramatic crime headline: “KILLER IN THE HOTEL CORRIDORS”, detailing a case involving violent offenders linked to a four-star venue. It also carries the line “Escorts shame of PSNI inspector.”
In Ireland, the Sunday Independent leads with the regional impact of the Middle East crisis under the headline: “Chaos spreads in Middle East as Iran retaliates to US strikes.” It notes that flights have been cancelled and Irish citizens are stranded.
The Sunday World focuses on a high-profile criminal case with the headline: “‘BURYING DANIEL WAS STUPID MISTAKE’”, reporting that the mother of Daniel Arueboe has spoken publicly for the first time.
Across the front pages, the dominant theme is the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with varying emphasis — from military developments and legal questions to the impact on citizens abroad. Alongside that, domestic investigations, crime stories, and cultural events compete for attention.
That’s a snapshot of today’s front pages across the UK and Ireland.
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 Sunday 1st March 2026
French Newspapers for Sunday 1st March 2026
Montage of world newspapers Sunday 1st March 2026
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