The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer’s Bill debated in parliament
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer’s Bill (which establishes statutory regulation for digital competition) is steadily making its way through parliament and on its way to being enacted.
MPs debate Media Bill
The Media Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons, after being addressed in the King’s Speech earlier this month.
PPA Scotland Award winners revealed
The annual PPA Scotland Awards took place at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow. The awards are a celebration of the talent, creativity and innovation across the vibrant world of Scottish specialist media.
PPA Independent Publisher Award winners announced
The awards are a celebration of the exceptional businesses, teams, and individuals propelling the growing independent publishing community.
PPA Editors Dinner in partnership with Shutterstock Editorial
Editorial and publishing leaders from B2B and consumer brands met earlier this week for the most recent PPA Editors dinner in partnership with Shutterstock Editorial, hosted at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay.
UK AI Safety Summit 2023: addressing risks, protecting creatives, and urgent calls for regulation
The government convened the world’s first AI Safety Summit earlier this month, aiming to address AI safety concerns with tech leaders and parliamentarians.
Royal Mail fined for failing to meet delivery targets
Ofcom has issued Royal Mail with a fine of £5.6m after failing to reach its delivery targets in the 2022/23 financial year.
The King’s Speech: a focus on Media and Digital Markets Bills, but lack of AI legislation raises concerns
The King’s Speech marked the beginning of the new parliamentary session and outlined the government’s priorities for the months ahead. The speech mentioned plans to bring forth the Media Bill and the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumer’s Bill (DMCCB).
Government reveals its amendments to Digital Competition Bill
Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch has presented amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCCB).
What the Online Safety Act means for Ofcom’s regulatory powers
The Online Safety Act has received Royal Assent, which means Ofcom’s powers as an online safety regulator have been officially enshrined into law.
AI: government favours innovation over regulation
The government has addressed their desire to work to innovate and improve AI models, and explicitly stated that they have no current plans to rush for regulation.
Grazia launches CASA, a brand new home interiors guide
Grazia has unveiled an annual interiors special packed with fashion insiders’ tips on how to decorate and deck out your home.
PPA urges PM not to weaken the appeals process in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill
The PPA has joined forces with other sectors to call on the Prime Minister to keep the Judicial Review appeals standard in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill.
Signature Publishing launches DreamWorks TROLLS magazine
DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS franchise includes feature films starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake – as well as original TV and digital content, videos games, and now, a magazine.
PPA meets with Labour to discuss digital regulation at party conference
The PPA met with Labour frontbenchers including Shadow Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, Alex Davies-Jones at the Party Conference.
Parliament agrees to post-Brexit continuity of copyright laws
Most of the copyright law in place before Brexit will remain unaffected by the recent Retained EU Law Act.