Journalism

Who could buy the Telegraph Media Group?

Whoever takes on the group’s titles will have a role in shaping the future of British conservatism.

The prince who fell to Earth

During his day in court, Harry seemed to have a sparse understanding of how journalism works.

Ben Smith: “The New York Times hired a bunch of lunatics”

The former BuzzFeed News editor on covering Donald Trump, the lure of social media, and how to restore trust in…

The News Agents team takes aim at the BBC

The Chatterer counted numerous digs from the podcast’s stars aimed at their former employer.

Newspaper circulations are dropping – but that doesn’t mean they’re dead

Winning their support remains important for political leaders.

The glazed professionalism of Holly and Phil on This Morning

I used to think the worst words in the English language were “a rail replacement service is in operation”. Now…

Succession games reach the Daily Mail

This week saw a promotion for Vere Harmsworth, a promising executive and… son of Lord Rothermere, the Daily Mail’s proprietor.

Mourn the death of online media’s optimism and anarchy

The decline of Vice and BuzzFeed marks the end of a time it was easy to believe the internet was…

Axed Times columnist has stopped pulling punches

David Aaronovitch didn’t hold back about his former employer – or the Telegraph.

Jon Ronson’s The Debutante and the myth of the “lone wolf” terrorist

This Audible podcast series delves into the white-supremacist world of Timothy McVeigh and asks: could the Oklahoma City bombing have…

What’s next for Fox News – and Tucker Carlson?

Fox News won’t become a bastion of journalistic integrity just because it’s lost its leading host.

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Is this the end of newspapers?

I still take two papers a day. But the habit of a lifetime is vanishing beneath my inky fingers.

Is the BBC afraid of satire?

After a succession of programme cancellations, fear is spreading that the corporation doesn’t think it can afford to make fun…

Did Rupert Murdoch snub Liz Truss?

Unlike other Tory PMs, she never got a chance to meet the media magnate.

A decade on from the New Statesman’s 100th anniversary, I’m flushed with reminiscence

During the austerity decade, life at the magazine was coloured by gifted colleagues and celebrity guest edits.

John Gray on 110 years of the New Statesman: “I regret I didn’t criticise Tony Blair more”

The philosopher on his time writing for the magazine as an essayist and critic, 1996-present.

Claire Tomalin on 110 years of the New Statesman: “I felt at home”

The biographer recalls her time as the magazine’s literary editor, 1974-1977.

André Carrilho on 110 years of the New Statesman: “Putin has grown puffier”

The illustrator on working with the magazine since 2014.

Rowan Williams on 110 years of the New Statesman: “I’m unrepentant about my guest-edit”

The former Archbishop of Canterbury on his time as a commissioning editor and critic, 2011-present.