Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Wednesday 25th 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 Wednesday 25th March 2026: “‘US troops gather in Gulf’ and ‘Strictly No Baftas.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2036697559910035649
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Jewish Chronicle reports: “Former attorney general accuses police of ‘bizarre inaction’ over ‘antisemitic’ art exhibition.” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2036499752989143139
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Video footage showed an Al Jazeera journalist being verbally attacked while reporting on the Golders Green ambulance arson attack in London. See: https://www.linkedin.com/…/urn:li:activity…
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The area of the Pentagon known as “correspondents’ corridor” will be closed down immediately following the New York Times Judge upheld lawsuit that limits on journalists’ access were unlawful. 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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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 Wednesday 25th March 2026
Newspaper Review – Wednesday 25 March 2026
Today’s front pages are dominated by a combination of escalating tensions in the Middle East, economic concerns at home, and a mix of political divides and human-interest stories.
Middle East tensions intensify
Many of the broadsheets lead on developments involving the US, Iran and the wider region.
- The Guardian reports:
“US set to deploy airborne troops as Middle East strikes intensify”
— suggesting a further escalation, with paratroopers poised to enter the region. - Similarly, The i says:
“US troops gather in Gulf, as Trump’s deadline nears”
— highlighting a military build-up and uncertainty around diplomatic efforts. - The Times leads with:
“Trump prepares to seize island with elite forces”
— reporting plans for a possible strategic operation. - And the Financial Times focuses on the economic and defence implications:
“VW weighs shift from cars to defence in deal with Israel’s Iron Dome maker”
Together, these headlines reflect a picture of rising military tension with global economic consequences.
Economic impact felt at home
Several papers focus on how the conflict is affecting UK households:
- The Independent leads with:
“Pain at the pump: drivers pay £307m price of Trump’s war”
— pointing to rising fuel costs linked to instability in oil markets. - The Times also highlights domestic policy concerns:
“Middle class will lose out as benefits claimants get energy help” - The Daily Mail takes a sharper line, reporting:
“MIDDLE CLASS ‘TO FOOT BILL’ FOR REEVES BENEFITS ST FUEL BAILOUT”
Across these, there is a clear theme of cost-of-living pressures and debate over who should bear the burden.
Migration and political divides
Migration policy is another prominent topic:
- The Daily Express headline reads:
“NO MORE MONEY UNLESS FRENCH FINALLY STOP THE BOATS”
— focusing on calls to halt payments to France over Channel crossings.
This reflects ongoing political tension around border control and international cooperation.
Security and online safety concerns
- The Guardian also reports:
“Spy operations mounted by hostile states up 50%”
— citing concerns from UK counter-terrorism officials. - And separately:
“Shield boys from toxic manosphere, MPs say”
— highlighting worries about harmful online content.
Human stories and investigations
Several papers lead with more personal or investigative angles:
- The Daily Mail reports:
“Revealed: Many of the riders who deliver your takeaway are homeless” - The Daily Mirror leads with a dramatic account:
“WOULD-BE BOMBER ASKED ME FOR A CUDDLE”
— telling the story of a man who intervened to stop an attack.
Entertainment and lighter coverage
- The Sun leads with a showbusiness angle:
“STRICTLY NO BAFTAS”
— reporting the programme has missed out on nominations. - Several papers also feature football coverage, including Mohamed Salah’s reported departure from Liverpool.
- The Star presents a front page with the picture of soccer player Harry Kane in his English shirt combined with the headline: “It’s All Kicking Off. £90??!! England shirt hits the fan!”
Summary
In summary, today’s newspapers present:
- Escalating Middle East tensions, with a growing US military presence
- Economic consequences at home, particularly rising fuel costs and energy support debates
- Political divides on migration and public spending
- And a mix of security concerns and human-interest stories
The overall tone is one of heightened uncertainty, both internationally and domestically, with many papers linking global events directly to their impact on UK households.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
Newspaper Review – Wednesday 25 March 2026 (Regional Editions)
Across the UK’s regional press this morning, the dominant themes are public safety, health pressures, and the human impact of both global events and local decisions.
Heroism and public safety
Several papers lead on acts of bravery and their aftermath:
- Metro reports:
“I halted baby unit terrorist with cuddles”
— focusing on a hospital patient who intervened to stop an attack and has now received a George Medal.
This story is echoed more broadly across the media landscape, highlighting individual courage in the face of potential tragedy.
Pressure on health services
Healthcare concerns are prominent, particularly in Wales:
- The Western Mail leads with:
“A&E waits linked to nearly 1,000 deaths”
— raising serious concerns about emergency care delays.
Rising prices and cost-of-living pressures
In Scotland, economic concerns dominate:
- The Scotsman warns:
“Warning food inflation is set to double by the summer” - The National declares: “‘Total Betrayal Of Working Families‘- Doogan says Chancellor has filed to lift a finger to help Scots as bills soar.”
- And The Herald similarly reports:
“Food inflation ‘to top 8%’ if conflict in Iran persists” - The Morning Star branding itself as ‘for Peace and Socialism’ attacks the Chancellor of the Exchequer with the headline: “Workers CANNOT Pay Price For War.”
These headlines reflect growing anxiety about the knock-on effects of global instability on household budgets.
Housing and infrastructure concerns
- The Manchester Evening News leads with:
“‘999 warning’ 3 weeks before building collapse”
— focusing on questions around safety oversight and prior warnings.
Crime and justice
In Northern Ireland, coverage continues of a high-profile case:
- The Belfast Telegraph headline reads:
“The online world of YouTube killer” - And The Irish News reports:
“‘Arrogant’ McCullagh’s lightsaber video hours after he killed Natalie”
Both papers explore the digital footprint and behaviour of a convicted killer, and the broader implications.
Local governance and public policy
- The South Wales Echo leads with:
“CARDIFF’S £2.9M BUS LANE BONANZA”
— reporting significant fines issued to drivers.
Human interest and campaigning journalism
- The Daily Record carries a striking headline:
“A holiday heart attack, 17 hours on a boat… AND THEN SHE DIED”
— highlighting a family’s anger over delays in receiving medical care abroad.
Community and cultural stories
- The Yorkshire Post reports:
“World Snooker Championship to stay in region”
— focusing on Sheffield retaining the tournament.
Summary
In summary, today’s regional front pages reflect:
- Public concern over healthcare systems, particularly waiting times
- Rising cost-of-living pressures, linked to global conflict
- Ongoing focus on crime and justice cases
- And strong human-interest stories, from acts of bravery to personal tragedy
Taken together, they provide a picture of a country grappling with both local challenges and global pressures, while continuing to highlight individual stories at the heart of the news.
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 25th March 2026
French Newspapers for Wedneday 25th March 2026
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Montage of world newspapers Wednesday 25th March 2026
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