Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Monday 16th 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 Monday 17th March 2026: “‘Help’ for energy bills and PM ‘resists’ Trump warships call.” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2033432911400030705
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Sky News ‘The Wrap’ – with Stephen Bush of the Financial Times, and Annabel Denham of the Daily Telegraph discussing front pages of UK national newspapers for Monday 16th March 2026. Times: ‘PM resists Trump’s call for warships in the Strait.’ See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2033436419193008145
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Brendan Carr, the communications licensing chief of the Trump administration, warned all US broadcasters that he may revoke the spectrum permits of broadcasters who he described as promoting “hoaxes and news distortions”. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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German journalist Hüseyin Doğru recently revealed that he has been left penniless, stating on X that he has “ZERO access to any money” and cannot provide food for his family. 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 Monday 16th March 2026
UK Newspaper Review
Monday 16 March 2026
Several of today’s front pages focus on rising tensions in the Middle East and the potential consequences for global energy supplies and British policy.
The Guardian leads with the headline “Britain could send minesweeping drones to help clear vital oil route.”
It reports that ministers are considering deploying naval drones to help clear mines from key shipping lanes, amid concern that sending warships could escalate tensions in the region.
A similar theme appears in the Financial Times, which reports “Talks with Iran yield results, India says.”
The paper says diplomatic efforts may have secured safe passage for gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that negotiations could help stabilise global energy markets.
However, the Times suggests the UK is resisting pressure from Washington, with the headline “PM resists Trump’s call for warships in the Strait.”
The paper says the prime minister is reluctant to commit naval vessels despite US requests to secure shipping routes.
The Daily Telegraph carries a similar line, leading with “Starmer refusing to send warships to Strait.”
It says the government fears deeper military involvement in the region while prioritising economic support at home.
Domestic energy costs are also prominent in several papers.
The i reports “Help on way for UK energy bills as Iran and US rule out talks.”
The paper says ministers are preparing measures to help households with rising heating costs linked to instability in global oil markets.
The Independent echoes that theme, leading with “Starmer to promise help for homes hit by soaring heating bills.”
It says government support is expected for lower-income households facing sharp increases in energy prices.
Turning to public health, the Daily Mail reports “Two dead in university meningitis outbreak.”
It says a number of students have fallen seriously ill following cases linked to a campus social event, with health authorities monitoring the situation.
The Times also highlights the story, reporting “Two dead and 11 seriously ill after university meningitis outbreak,” describing it as a major health concern affecting thousands of students and staff.
In the tabloids, crime and social policy dominate.
The Daily Express leads with “Violent thugs will be kept off child abuse register.”
The paper says campaigners are calling for ministers to close what it describes as a loophole in current safeguarding rules.
Meanwhile the Daily Mirror focuses on healthcare with “Crisis of our age.”
It reports concerns about dementia care in the NHS, citing claims that patients are routinely restrained or sedated in hospital settings.
The Star’s front page presents a tongue in cheek story: ‘The road to peace?- Jezza: Make me Iran’s Supreme Leader.”
And finally, the Sun turns to celebrity and family tensions with the headline “Mother of all insults.”
It reports on an alleged family dispute involving the Beckhams and a Mother’s Day snub.
The dominant themes across today’s papers are:
- Rising geopolitical tensions affecting energy supplies
- Debate over whether Britain should deploy military assets in the Middle East
- Government plans to help households with rising heating costs
- A serious meningitis outbreak affecting university students
- Domestic issues including safeguarding laws and pressures on the NHS.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
Regional & Nations Newspaper Review
Monday 16 March 2026
Many of today’s regional newspapers lead on the cost-of-living pressures linked to global tensions and rising fuel costs, while others focus on public services, crime and local investigations.
In Scotland, The Scotsman warns of growing concerns in education, with the headline “Teachers ‘in eye of a perfect storm’ ministers are warned.”
The paper reports that retired teachers have written to the Scottish Government warning about rising levels of classroom indiscipline and violence.
Healthcare access is the focus for The Herald in Glasgow, which leads with “One in five Scots ‘unable to access NHS dentistry care’.”
The report highlights calls for action over inequalities in dental services across Scotland.
The Daily Record concentrates on a criminal justice story, leading with “There’s no sentence long enough for you.”
It features the account of a victim speaking out after a domestic abuser received a prison sentence of less than five years.
Turning to England, the Yorkshire Post highlights economic pressures with “PM’s cost of living pledge as war rages.”
The paper reports that the government is promising support for households as the conflict affecting global energy supplies pushes up prices.
In Manchester, the Manchester Evening News leads with the headline “People take their lives over stuff like this.”
It reports on the experiences of men who say they were falsely accused of rape and describes the lasting impact those allegations had on their lives.
In Wales, the Western Mail reports motorists are feeling the effects of rising fuel prices with “Motorists pay price as cost of petrol rises.”
The paper says prices have increased sharply following tensions affecting global oil supplies.
Also in Wales, the South Wales Echo leads with a personal account under the headline “‘Abusive ex left me for dead’.”
The paper reports a survivor speaking out after a violent assault by a former partner.
Northern Ireland’s Belfast Telegraph focuses on the cost of living with the headline “I’ll help NI households cope with cost of living, vows PM.”
It says support for families struggling with heating oil prices is expected to be announced.
Meanwhile The Irish News leads with a policing story: “PSNI urged to explain £5.5 million Israeli deal.”
The report concerns calls for greater transparency over a surveillance technology contract.
The ‘far left-wing’ newspapers. The Morning Star reports: ‘Davey blasted for British nuke plan‘ on its front page, explaining: ‘Anti-war activists claim Lib Dem leader’s deterrent proposals will “provoke more wars and cost us hundreds of billions.”‘ The National in Scotland reports: ‘Call for ICC to probe UK “complicity” in genocide- Corbyn’s “Gaza Tribunal” publishes its report.’ The paper’s front page also carries the allegation: ‘Horror in the West Bank- Children and their parents are shot dead in car by Israeli soldiers.’
And finally, the Metro front page highlights international tensions with the headline “Trump ‘knows he’s in trouble’.”
The paper says a former security adviser claims the former US president is under pressure as the oil crisis deepens.
Across today’s regional front pages, the key themes include:
- Cost-of-living pressures linked to global energy prices
- Concerns over public services including education and dentistry
- Crime and justice stories
- Local investigations and personal testimonies
- Ongoing international tensions influencing domestic policy.
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 Monday 16th March 2026
French Newspapers for Monday 16th March 2026
Montage of world newspapers Monday 16th March 2026
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