Review of UK and world papers and coverage of UK and global journalism stories and Journalism History for Sunday 17th May 2026.
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BBC News Papers’ Review analysing front pages of UK national newspapers Sunday 17th May 2026: “‘Labour rivals want to rejoin EU’ and ‘survival of the fittest.'” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2055919565565997521
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Sky News ‘The Wrap’ discussing front pages of UK national newspapers Sunday 17th May 2026. with Bethany Dawson at London Politico Playbook, and Mark Nicol, defence editor Daily Mail. Telegraph: “Labour rivals want to rejoin EU.” See: https://x.com/CIoJournalist/status/2055920782073635007
Marie Le Conte writes for Observer: “French actors and authors join la Résistance against a rightwing takeover.” See: https://observer.co.uk/…/french-actors-and-authors-join…
CIoJ LinkedIn news edited by Liz Justice
Former director of News and Current Affairs at the BBC, Fran Unsworth, alleged that “the world went mad” regarding progressive politics while she led the department. 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 and Health of the Year categories 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 17th May 2026
Sunday Newspaper Review – 17 May 2026
Many of today’s Sunday front pages are dominated by mounting Labour Party tensions, renewed arguments over Brexit and Europe, and speculation around future leadership contests — alongside the usual mix of celebrity coverage, sport, and royal stories.
The political agenda is led by former Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s intervention on Europe and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s growing national profile.
The Sunday Times leads with the headline:
“Britain should rejoin EU, declares Streeting”
The paper says Streeting has called Brexit “catastrophic” and argues Britain should seek closer ties with Europe once again. The report frames the intervention as a direct challenge to Labour’s current positioning under Sir Keir Starmer.
A similar theme appears across several other titles.
The Sunday Telegraph headline reads:
“Labour rivals want to rejoin EU”
The paper reports that both Streeting and Burnham are positioning themselves for a future Labour leadership contest, while Reform UK is accusing Labour figures of attempting to reverse Brexit by stealth.
The Mail on Sunday adopts a far more combative tone with:
“Wes turns screw on Burnham over Brexit”
It describes what it calls a “Labour civil war”, claiming Streeting’s intervention threatens Andy Burnham’s ambitions to become Prime Minister.
Likewise, the Sunday Express warns:
“Fears Labour turmoil will wreck Brexit”
The paper says rival Labour factions are reopening old divisions over Europe at a politically sensitive moment.
The Independent also gives prominence to the issue, though in more measured language, with:
“Streeting: I’ll stand for leadership – and we must rejoin EU”
The paper says Streeting is openly preparing for a future leadership campaign while arguing for Britain’s return to the European Union.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Mirror gives its front page entirely to an interview with Andy Burnham under the headline:
“How I would change Britain”
The Mayor of Greater Manchester reportedly calls for more public control over essential services and a major council house building programme, presenting himself as a reforming national figure.
The Observer takes a broader Westminster view. Beneath a large image of Larry the Downing Street cat, its front page refers to:
“Survival of the fittest”
The paper previews analysis pieces on Labour tensions, Burnham’s political positioning, and Streeting’s European intervention.
Away from party politics, royal and policing issues feature prominently.
The Sun on Sunday splashes with:
“Royal cops misconduct probe”
The paper reports allegations involving armed police officers responsible for royal protection duties, claiming an investigation has been launched into conduct concerns.
The Mail on Sunday also carries a separate exclusive claiming:
“BBC in turmoil as Scott Mills set to sue for unfair dismissal”
while the Sunday Telegraph reports comments from former BBC News executive Fran Unsworth, who says she was:
“driven out by trans activists”.
Several tabloids focus heavily on celebrity and entertainment stories.
The Sun on Sunday leads its upper section with coverage of Tyson Fury’s daughter’s wedding under the headline:
“TY DO!”
while the People also features the event prominently with:
“Tyson’s joy at girl’s big day”
The Daily Star Sunday, meanwhile, takes its characteristic light-hearted approach. Its splash headline reads:
“They ink it’s all over”
The paper says England football fans are promising tattoos if the national side wins the World Cup.
Sport also receives significant attention across the Sunday papers.
The Independent celebrates Manchester City’s FA Cup success with:
“Moment of magic”
while the Sunday Telegraph says:
“FA Cup magic moment gives City silver”
The People turns to Olympic ambition with:
“Olympics in the North”
claiming there is renewed interest in bringing a future Olympic Games to northern England.
And finally, several titles continue the long-running trend of promotional giveaways and summer incentives, with both the Daily Star Sunday and Sunday Express advertising free English Heritage family passes and supermarket offers prominently across their front pages.
That is the review of today’s Sunday front pages.
Review of front pages of UK’s regional England, and nation Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland newspapers
Sunday Newspaper Review – Regional and National Front Pages
Sunday 17 May 2026
A wide range of stories lead today’s front pages across Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the English regional press, with football triumphs, policing incidents, immigration controversy, prison reform and constitutional politics all featuring prominently.
Scottish football dominates several Scottish titles after Celtic secured the Premiership title on the final day of the season.
Scotland on Sunday carries the headline:
“Martin’s moment”
alongside a large image of Celtic manager Martin O’Neill celebrating with the trophy after Celtic’s 3–1 win over Hearts. The paper also reports that Hearts are demanding action following a pitch invasion at Celtic Park.
The Sunday Mail uses a more celebratory splash with:
“Hoops… we did it again”
but also notes post-match disorder, saying Hearts players were confronted on the pitch while riot police later clashed with supporters in Glasgow.
Similarly, the Sunday Mirror Northern Ireland edition says:
“O’Neill’s Hoops hold on to title”
while also giving front-page prominence to Manchester City’s FA Cup victory with:
“Pep’s double delight”.
The Herald on Sunday combines football coverage with politics and legacy issues. Above the fold, it declares:
“‘O’Neill could not have imagined this’”
while its main investigation headline reads:
“‘Scars that will never heal’”
The paper reports calls from Scottish families affected by the Troubles for an apology from Scotland’s First Minister over remarks connected to the conflict.
Politics also features strongly elsewhere in Scotland.
The pro-independence Sunday National leads with:
“Convention ‘may backfire’ on plans for independence”
The paper says constitutional experts are warning that a proposed convention on Scottish independence could have unintended political consequences.
Meanwhile, Scotland on Sunday reports divisions in education policy under the headline:
“Schools chief rows back on primary kids’ use of iPads”
The paper says Glasgow’s education leadership is moving away from widespread tablet use in nurseries and primary classrooms in favour of more “human-to-human contact”.
In Northern Ireland, several papers focus on crime and extremism.
Sunday Life leads with the dramatic headline:
“Violent Nazi’s summit with council over immigration”
The paper says a self-confessed neo-Nazi attended a meeting about immigration alongside far-right activists, provoking political outrage.
The Sunday World front page carries the headline:
“Gucci gang’s nice little earner”
reporting alleged organised crime links involving the Kinahan cartel and financial investigations into criminal proceeds.
Elsewhere in Ireland, the Sunday Independent leads on proposed media regulation and online safety legislation with:
“Violent and extreme porn set to be banned”
The paper reports that Ireland’s Justice Minister is planning tougher restrictions aimed at protecting young people from graphic online material.
The same paper also highlights industrial tensions at Ireland’s national broadcaster with:
“RTÉ staff demand pay scandal showdown”
In Wales, Wales on Sunday focuses on a police incident with the headline:
“Police evacuate two town streets”
Residents were reportedly told to leave homes after a suspect package was discovered.
The English regional press also highlights major local concerns.
The Manchester Evening News asks:
“How do you solve problem like Strangeways?”
The paper says it is conducting a special investigation into the future of the Strangeways prison complex and wider questions around criminal justice and prison reform in Greater Manchester.
Finally, several of today’s papers continue to feature promotional giveaways prominently on their front pages, including supermarket offers, family attraction passes and magazine supplements — a familiar feature of the modern Sunday newspaper market.
That is the review of today’s regional and national front pages from 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 165th 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) … between 500 and 600 journalists have been forced into exile, and most of those who have stayed back work clandestinely. Targeted by the police, they are arrested, searched, sometimes assaulted, and mistreated in prison.’
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 17th May 2026
French Newspapers for Sunday 17th May 2026
Montage of world newspapers Sunday 17th May 2026
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