City pushes back against EU integration in Starmer's plan
Senior City figures warn against reintroducing EU rules for financial services, fearing it will stifle London's post-Brexit recovery and regulatory innovation. Read the full analysis.
Senior City figures warn against reintroducing EU rules for financial services, fearing it will stifle London's post-Brexit recovery and regulatory innovation. Read the full analysis.
A University of Tennessee professor suspended for criticising right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been reinstated following an investigation. Read the full story on the academic freedom debate.
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will publish a book outlining her vision for Venezuela's future. Release delayed to include response to Maduro's ousting.
The Guardian Foundation appoints media freedom expert Rosie Parkyn as its new executive director. She will lead the charity's mission to combat misinformation and promote press freedom globally. Discover more about her vision.
Dr Eric Descheemaeker settles with the University of Melbourne after his attempted sacking over a leaked email claiming the law school was becoming an 'ideological re-education camp'. Read the full story.
As global conflicts and political tensions define 2026, comedy emerges as a crucial tool for truth and unity. Discover why protecting satire is essential for democracy and public discourse.
Bill Hagerty, a revered Fleet Street editor and staunch defender of press freedom whose career spanned 70 years, has died at 86. Read his remarkable story.
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
An American columnist reveals how billionaire ownership and Trump administration pressure are reshaping US media, contrasting it with the reader-funded Guardian's independent model. Support independent journalism.
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
Transport for London has issued a staggering 61,363 Penalty Fare Notices to ticket evaders in 2025. Discover the monthly breakdown and TfL's strategy to halve evasion by 2030.
A surge in US churches using psychedelics like ayahuasca as sacraments is testing religious freedom laws. Discover how they're winning legal battles and what it means for the future.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
Journalist Sharan Dhaliwal warns that plans to scrap police recording of non-crime hate incidents will embolden racists and trolls, putting minorities at greater risk. Read her powerful personal account.
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
The killing of Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif highlights a horrific year for journalist safety. As press freedom erodes, we must demand accountability for attacks on the media. Read the full investigation.
Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
Downing Street's surprise overhaul of media briefings, scrapping afternoon lobby sessions, is condemned by journalists as a threat to scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.
Donald Trump's lawsuit against the BBC over a 2024 Panorama episode is seen as a strategic move to intimidate media and embolden critics of the corporation. Read why experts call it 'grievance politics'.
Utah Valley University appoints conservative activist Charlie Kirk as its new president, sparking debate over academic freedom and political influence in higher education.
Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University, is fighting her dismissal over pro-Palestinian activism, raising major concerns about academic freedom and free speech on US campuses. Read the full story.
The New York Times files a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department, alleging new press rules violate the First Amendment and chill independent reporting.
The New York Times files a lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new reporting rules violate First Amendment rights. Major US media outlets refuse to sign the agreement.
ADF International, the global arm of the US-based Alliance Defending Freedom, is supporting a South Australian mother considering legal action after her daughter was exposed to controversial material in a school presentation. Explore the details and the w
Opposition and crossbench MPs slam the government's proposed Freedom of Information reforms, including new fees and extended response times, warning of a threat to democratic accountability.