Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Sunday 22nd March 2026.
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Chartered Institute of Journalists Young Journalist of the Year Awards 2026
Coverage by Hold The Front Page
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.
Cavendish report on the Awards: ‘The future of journalism is in safe hands – as was clear at The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIoJ) 2026 Young Journalist of the Year Awards in London this week. Cavendish was proud to sponsor the Business/Financial category and to have supported the new Health category this year – and we were genuinely blown away by the quality, insight, and expertise on display.’ See Cavendish Tech and Innovation film report at: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cavendishtech_awards-journalism-pr-activity-7440318530635358208-JG3c/
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 Ceremony presented by Riz Lateef- broadcaster and principal presenter for BBC London TV’s flagship early evening news on BBC One in the City of London on 17th March 2026.
Awards announced at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Tower Hill, following the Society of Editors Annual Conference. A full list of winners, what they reported on and judging panels’comments at: https://registration.livegroup.co.uk/youngjournalistaward/winners2026/
Overall CIoJ Young Journalist of the Year– Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder/Local London (pictured below).
Charlotte said: “I’m incredibly honoured to be recognised in this way; particularly as local news is so important to journalism and also vitally important to local democracy as well.”
Young Journalist of the Year Award sponsored and supported by The Live Group
YOUNG BUSINESS/FINANCIAL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR– Sponsored by Cavendish Tech and Innovation.
Winner Nikou Asgari, Financial Times
Commended Lucy Frost, International Financial Review
Finalist Sofia Gerace, mlex.com
Celebrating CIoJ Young Business/Financial Journalist of the Year Award Winner Nikou Asgari (Financial Times). With CIoJ President Gerald Bowey, Principal BBC London Newscaster Riz Lateef, Rhodri Harries MD Cavendish Tech and Health, and FT’s film & video revise editor Simon Greaves.
Second image Celebrating Commended CIoJ Young Business/Financial Journalist of the Year Award Finalist Lucy Frost, International Financing Review. See: https://ifre.com/author/618/lucy-frost With CIoJ President Gerald Bowey, BBC London Newscaster Riz Lateef, and Rhodri Harries MD Cavendish Tech and Health
YOUNG NEWS REPORTER OF THE YEAR– Sponsored by Pukaar Group Leicester.
Winner Isabel (Issy) Clarke, Southwark News
Finalist Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder/Local London
Finalist Megan Owen, BBC London
YOUNG ENVIRONMENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Ellen Ormesher, DeSmog UK and Shetland Times
Finalist Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder/London Local
YOUNG CAMPAIGNING JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner: Charlotte Anderson, Romford Recorder – online and in print
Commended Finalist: Patricia Figueiredo, mlex.com
YOUNG FEATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR
Winner Simon Ezra-Jackson, The Damned, print magazine, The New World.
Highly Commended Joseph Watt, Ultramarathon, The Offset.
Finalist Annaliese Smith, moretohistory.com, Birmingham Dispatch, Discover Wildlife
YOUNG POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE YEAR
Winner Amy Gibbons, The Daily Telegraph
Finalist Jiji Ahn, BBC News
Finalist Jasmine Cameron-Chileshe, ITV National News
YOUNG ARTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Sofia de la Cruz, Wallpaper
Finalist Katie Chambers, The Stage
Finalist Evie Glen, Metal magazine
YOUNG TRAVEL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Kira Richards, National Geographic(UK)/Sunday Times
Alice Barnes-Brown, Travel Weekly
Annaliese Smith, Independent/Wired For Adventure
YOUNG HEALTH JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Amy Borrett, Financial Times
Finalist Ella Kipling, Mirror/Wales Online
Finalist Eliza Slawther, Pink Sheet
YOUNG SPORTS JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Jamie Barton, CNN Digital Sports, London
Finalist Aryan Jolly, The Real EFL/The Football Deck/Wisden
Finalist Joseph Ryan, Kent Standard/Football Writers’ Association
YOUNG SHOW BIZ JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
Winner Evie Glen, The List, online magazine
Finalist Ella Kipling, The Mirror
Many thanks to Riz Lateef, award-winning broadcaster and the principal presenter for BBC London TV’s flagship early evening news on BBC One.
She praised and presented each award-winning journalist.
LBC Breakfast Show Presenter Nick Ferrari praised the winners and finalists saying: ‘I don’t envy the world you are entering which has major challenges which are greater than I ever had. Having to get to grip with all the fake news and Artifical Intelligence- which I have to say scares me. Your work is fantastic and we have been rightly told the future of the industry is in great hands.’
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 22nd March 2026
We begin with several papers leading on escalating tensions with Iran and the potential implications for the UK and its allies.
The Sunday Telegraph reports:
“Iran’s missiles can now reach London, Israel warns Starmer”,
highlighting concerns over the range of Tehran’s weaponry and questions around UK involvement in any future conflict.
A similar theme appears on the front of The Sunday Times, which says:
“Iran has the firepower to hit London, claims Israel”,
with the paper also pointing to what it describes as growing evidence of a “global threat” linked to missile capability.
Meanwhile, The Independent takes a more immediate angle on recent events, with the headline:
“UK fury over Iran ‘reckless attacks’ on Diego Garcia”,
reporting political reaction after strikes near the joint UK-US base.
Turning to domestic politics and defence, the Sunday Express leads with:
“DITHERING UK SHUNNED OVER DEFENCE DEALS”,
warning that delays in decision-making could be damaging Britain’s standing with European partners.
Several papers focus prominently on allegations connected to Jeffrey Epstein and calls for further testimony.
The Sunday Mirror splashes with:
“TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW, FERGIE”,
reporting that US lawmakers are urging the Duchess of York to give evidence.
That call is echoed by the Sunday People, which carries:
“US CALL TO FERGIE: TESTIFY”,
again focusing on pressure from American investigators.
The Observer approaches the issue more broadly, under the headline:
“The unpopulists”,
with commentary including “UK calls out illegal war” and “How Trump lost the west”, placing international relations and political leadership under scrutiny.
There is also prominent royal coverage in some of the tabloids.
The Mail on Sunday leads with a striking claim:
“FERGIE PLOT TO CLONE THE QUEEN’S CORGIS FOR REALITY TV”,
describing what it calls an “extraordinary plan” involving genetic replicas of the late monarch’s pets.
In lighter and more entertainment-focused coverage, The Sun on Sunday reports:
“WE’RE SO IN LIV”,
detailing a celebrity romance, while also trailing an “EXCLUSIVE: SHOWBIZ ROMANCE”.
The Daily Star Sunday takes a characteristically humorous tone with:
“ONE FOOT IN THE RAVE”,
suggesting over-65s are now more likely to go out than younger generations.
Finally, the Sunday Mirror also highlights international developments with:
“Iran targets British base”,
pointing again to rising geopolitical tensions that dominate many of today’s front pages.
So, a mixed picture across the Sunday papers —
with global security concerns and Iran dominating the broadsheets,
while royal stories, celebrity coverage and lighter features lead the tabloids.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
We begin with the continuing economic pressures facing households, which lead several of today’s front pages.
The Sunday Mail in Scotland carries a cost-of-living warning with the headline:
“BILLS BABY BILLS”,
reporting that families could face a significant rise in expenses linked to global tensions and rising energy and food prices.
Across the Irish Sea, the Irish Mail on Sunday also focuses on financial strain, with:
“€5BN FOR FUEL SUPPORTS BUT RATIONING LOOMS”,
suggesting governments are preparing further intervention as pressure on energy supplies continues.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Independent reports on public finances, leading with:
“Inheritance tax brings in record €1bn for State”,
and notes calls for reform to make the system fairer.
Turning to international and security concerns, which continue to shape coverage across many titles.
Several of today’s papers link rising costs and political uncertainty to global instability, particularly tensions involving Iran, which remain a backdrop to economic and defence reporting.
In Scotland, domestic issues dominate a number of front pages.
Scotland on Sunday reports:
“Violence in schools has doubled since last election”,
citing new figures suggesting a sharp rise in incidents across secondary schools.
The Sunday Post carries a stark investigation with:
“Children among sex attack victims in Scots hospitals”,
describing what it calls deeply concerning findings and raising questions about safeguarding.
And The Herald on Sunday focuses on public services, with the headline:
“Whistleblower Royal Mail workers claim Scotland’s service is ‘broken’”,
warning of delays and mounting pressure within the postal system.
In Wales, the Wales on Sunday leads on a personal story, reporting:
“EX-WALES TEAM MANAGER ‘HELPED SO MANY’”,
as tributes are paid following a tragic death.
In Northern Ireland, the Sunday Life carries a prominent crime story:
“VETERAN COP DUPED INTO SEX DEAL BY PAEDOPHILE”,
detailing allegations that have had serious consequences for a police officer’s career.
Several Irish titles also focus on crime and human interest stories.
The Sunday World leads with:
“‘WHY I HID WITH GUN KILLER HUSBAND’”,
featuring a personal account linked to a violent case.
And finally, in England, the Manchester Evening News highlights regeneration and community issues with:
“BEYOND A JOKE!”,
exploring how parts of Moss Side are working to rebuild their reputation and local economy.
So, a broad mix across today’s front pages —
with cost-of-living pressures and economic policy prominent,
alongside serious reporting on crime, public services and social issues,
and local human stories leading in Wales and regional titles.
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 22nd March 2026
French Newspapers for Sunday 22nd March 2026
Montage of world newspapers Sunday 22nd March 2026
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