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For accountable journalism: We protect the public and freedom of expression by upholding high editorial standards.
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IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) @ipso.co.uk · Dec 10
We can support people who are experiencing press intrusion by intervening directly and through complaints handling which provide accountability for misconduct. We encourage anyone with concerns about press behaviour to contact us for help. www.ipso.co.uk/harassment
Graphic reads: Harassment is a breach of the journalistic standards set out in the Editors' Code of Practice. We support people experiencing unwanted press attention. Journalists must not continue to question, telephone, pursue or photograph people once they have been asked to stop - unless in the public interest.
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2026 is off to a flying start with the appointment of the new IPSO Chair, Jenny Watson CBE who will succeed Lord Faulks in mid-April; and a consultation is underway on the Editors’ Code – the framework we use to regulate the press. Read the latest issue & sign up here: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...
January 29, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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The next Chair of IPSO will be Jenny Watson CBE. She succeeds Lord Faulks in April, when he steps down after completing two terms. 

Find out more here: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...
"A strong press must be free to inform, scrutinise, challenge, and even provoke. It must also be held to account to encourage the highest standards of accuracy and respect for individuals’ rights, including the right to privacy. This is the best way to protect press freedom and safeguard the public interest.” Jenny Watson CBE New IPSO Chair
January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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The independent Committee responsible for the Editors' Code is asking for views. The Code is the framework IPSO uses to regulate the press. It's used by more than 1800 news sites, magazines, & newspapers. If you have views on how to improve it, visit bit.ly/49BfK5i
Does the Editors' Code set the highest standards for ethical journalism?  ipso.co.uk
January 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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We can support people who are experiencing press intrusion by intervening directly and through complaints handling which provide accountability for misconduct. We encourage anyone with concerns about press behaviour to contact us for help. www.ipso.co.uk/harassment
Graphic reads: Harassment is a breach of the journalistic standards set out in the Editors' Code of Practice. We support people experiencing unwanted press attention. Journalists must not continue to question, telephone, pursue or photograph people once they have been asked to stop - unless in the public interest.
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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TTP (Trade Treasury Payments) is the latest publisher to demonstrate its commitment to the highest standards of journalism and accountability by joining IPSO.

They have joined more than 100 publishers, producing over 1800 titles who are distinguished from unregulated content producers.
Editorial independence and integrity have always been central to our mission. Becoming IPSO regulated is a natural extension of that commitment.” Deepesh Patel Managing Director, Trade Treasury Payments
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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🗓️ Free Webinar: Reporting major incidents. Wednesday 26 November: 12-1pm (Zoom)

🌐How should major incidents be reported ethically, accurately, and with care for those affected?

👩‍💻Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion. For more info and to sign up: www.ipso.co.uk/webinar-sign...
Free webinar: Reporting major incidents - IPSO
Join us for a free panel discussion on lessons, standards and working together in reporting major incidents: 26 November 2025, 12-1pm
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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ipso.co.uk IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) @ipso.co.uk · Oct 7
We are looking for people who regularly read a variety of publications – digital or in print: national, regional, or local;
can clearly express their views on journalism; and are interested in how IPSO engages with the public.
Find out more: 🔗 www.ipso.co.uk/jobs/

#Journalism #ReadersPanel
A graphic has a photo of Rosemary Douce next to her quote: "You don’t need to be an expert in journalism — just someone who cares about the news and wants to help us uphold high editorial standards. This is a great opportunity to influence how press regulation works and make sure it is connected to the people it serves."
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Roch Valley Radio has joined more than 100 publishers, producing over 1800 titles, to be regulated by IPSO. To find out more, visit: www.ipso.co.uk/making-a-com...

#IPSOregulated #LookfortheIPSOMark #Accountablejournalism
Becoming IPSO regulated means we have the credibility and accountability to rise above the noise, and to prove our commitment to responsible journalism, not just in principle but in practice.” David Murphy, Director, Roch Valley Radio
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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We have produced new guidance for publishers on readers' comments. It looks at when user-generated content falls under IPSO's remit and considers the measures publishers should take.

Read more here: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#journalism #standards #onlinecomments #digitalpublishing
IPSO publishes new guidance for editors on handling readers’ comments See all guidance at ipso.co.uk/guidance
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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We have launched a consultation to give our regulated publishers a chance to give their feedback on our work.

To find out more, visit: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#IPSORegulated #PublisherConsultation #UKJournalism
"We have found this to be an extremely useful exercise, better to understand the motivations of publishers who participate in our independent system of regulation, and to identify areas where we could improve.” Lord Faulks-IPSO Chair Read the details at www.ipso.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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We are looking for people from all walks of life to join our Readers’ Advisory Panel. Apply by 4 November.

www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#PressStandards #Journalism #IPSO #ReadersPanel #UK
ipso.co.uk IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) @ipso.co.uk · Oct 7
We are looking for people who regularly read a variety of publications – digital or in print: national, regional, or local;
can clearly express their views on journalism; and are interested in how IPSO engages with the public.
Find out more: 🔗 www.ipso.co.uk/jobs/

#Journalism #ReadersPanel
A graphic has a photo of Rosemary Douce next to her quote: "You don’t need to be an expert in journalism — just someone who cares about the news and wants to help us uphold high editorial standards. This is a great opportunity to influence how press regulation works and make sure it is connected to the people it serves."
October 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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We are looking for people who regularly read a variety of publications – digital or in print: national, regional, or local;
can clearly express their views on journalism; and are interested in how IPSO engages with the public.
Find out more: 🔗 www.ipso.co.uk/jobs/

#Journalism #ReadersPanel
A graphic has a photo of Rosemary Douce next to her quote: "You don’t need to be an expert in journalism — just someone who cares about the news and wants to help us uphold high editorial standards. This is a great opportunity to influence how press regulation works and make sure it is connected to the people it serves."
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
ipso.co.uk
We are looking for people who regularly read a variety of publications – digital or in print: national, regional, or local;
can clearly express their views on journalism; and are interested in how IPSO engages with the public.
Find out more: 🔗 www.ipso.co.uk/jobs/

#Journalism #ReadersPanel
A graphic has a photo of Rosemary Douce next to her quote: "You don’t need to be an expert in journalism — just someone who cares about the news and wants to help us uphold high editorial standards. This is a great opportunity to influence how press regulation works and make sure it is connected to the people it serves."
October 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Our monthly newsletter Beyond the Headlines is out:

🔎 We launched the search for our new Chair, as Lord Faulks will step down next year

📊 Polling has revealed MPs’ concerns about challenges for local journalism

🧾 Our 2024 annual report

📩 Read & sign up: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...
October 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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We have hired nine new Standards Investigation Panellists. IPSO’s Standards Investigation Panel exists to investigate serious failures in editorial standards by a publication.

Find out the details here: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#IPSO #PressRegulation #UK #EditorialStandards
IPSO appoints new Standards Investigation panellists - IPSO
Standards Investigation panellists can be called on by IPSO's Board to investigate serious editorial concerns
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September 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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🗞️ New IPSO polling reveals deep concern among MPs over the state of local journalism.

More than 3 in 4 MPs say local journalism is in poor health. 98% agree independent regulation is vital.

www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#LocalNews #PressRegulation #IPSO #JournalismMatters #UKPolitics
September 29, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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We are seeking a respected, collaborative and proven leader to serve as our next Chair.

The appointee will understand IPSO’s distinctive purpose and context.

They will not be a journalist but will have a strong belief in the importance of journalism.
www.ipso.co.uk/chair
This is an advert for a new chair to lead IPSO – the Independent Press Standards Organisation. At the top of the graphic there is a photo banner showing a room full of people at a conference to the right and a photo of Lord Faulks with a microphone in hand sitting on the stage at the conference.Beneath text says: We are searching for a new Chair. IPSO’s Chair provides strategic leadership with the Board and chairs the Complaints Committee which considers the most serious complaints. To find out more and apply: www.ipso.co.uk/chair The IPSO logo is positioned at the bottom right-hand corner of the graphic with the strapline “for accountable journalism” beneath.
September 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Ten years of IPSO regulation of the UK’s print, media and digital news industry are the focus of our annual report for 2024. The report contains highlights of IPSO’s key milestones as well as new developments from 2024.
An image of the front cover of IPSO's annual report for 2024 shows a phone screen with a woman smiling; she sits behind out of focus looking into the lens. Under the cover is a URL: www.ipso.co.uk/annualreport24
September 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We offer a confidential, anonymous, and free whistleblowing service to journalists concerned about unethical behaviour related to the Editors’ Code of Practice.

Find out more here: ipso.co.uk/resources-gu...

#IPSO #Whistleblowing #EditorsCode #EditorialStandards
Feel pressured to breach the Editors’ Code of Practice? Our Whistleblowing Service can help Read more on our website www.ipso.co.uk/whistleblowing
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Newsroom deadlines are demanding and editorial decisions can be complex. To help, we offer confidential, and non-binding advice for journalists.

🧭 Editors' Code guidance
📰 Help with sensitive decisions

Read Elena Richards Coldicutt on why this service is a newsroom essential: bit.ly/46cw4Jk
Alt text: A blue graphic shows an illustration against a white rectangle of a standing man and a woman seated in a wheelchair under a sign reading newsroom. She is working on a lap top; he is on the phone. A pile of papers is next to him. Below the illustration text reads: Available during office hours via 0300 123 2220 24/7 out-of-hours support via 07799 903 929 To the left of the illustration bullet points read: Free, confidential, non-binding advice for journalists Code guidance before publishing Support for sensitive or complex stories The IPSO logo is positioned at the top left of the graphic.
August 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Looking at some of our key services from making a complaint to whistleblowing, and standards monitoring, the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, Beyond the Headlines, is out now.
August 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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When a publication and complainant resolve a complaint without IPSO’s involvement, these are referred to as resolved complaints.

For more details, visit: bit.ly/4o8Hy7J

#Resolvedcomplaints #EditorsCodeofPractice #LookfortheIPSOMark #IPSORegulated
"Resolved complaints are positive for both the complainant and the publication because they close the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties." Alice Gould, Head of Complaints and Pre-publication services
July 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Use of generative AI is rapidly expanding. We are seeing that in complaints about alleged breaches of the Editors' Code of Practice.

Read more: www.ipso.co.uk/news-analysi...

#IPSO #Complaints #AI #EditorsCodeofPractice #UKPress
“A hand drawn picture shows a seated man looking at a computer. Above the image is the IPSO logo. Text next to it says: AI is increasingly used in complaints to IPSO. It can improve a complaint or distort it. Read our latest blog to find out more. Ipso.co.uk”
July 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Publishers regulated by IPSO have to share an Annual Statement which tells us all about their year. It gives insights into their practices. This gives a real behind-the-scenes look at how publications work. Find out more:

#IPSORegulated #AnnualStatements #IPSOMark
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Graphic with IPSO logo in top right corner. An illustrated cartoon-like image shows a newsstand with newspapers hanging down. A man with a beard sits reading a magazine behind the counter. A child is rushing up to buy a comic. A woman who has just bought a paper looks surprised at what she's reading. Another woman rushes past looking at her phone. Text adjacent to the illustration says: Regulated publishers’ Annual Statements are now live: Get a clearer picture of different publishers. See how journalism works behind the scenes. Understand how publishers deal with complaints. Find out more at ipso.co.uk
July 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Oxford Student Publications Limited, FRIDAY, Beehive News and The Quarry have joined more than 100 publishers, producing over 1800 titles, to be regulated by IPSO. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/4eSfVLG #IPSOregulated #LookfortheIPSOMark #Accountablejournalism
For us, joining IPSO is about holding ourselves to the highest standards of student journalism. Being regulated by IPSO reflects our belief that student journalists should be held to the same standards as any other newsroom and that the work we do here is no less impactful than the national media outlets.” Peter Chen Strategy Director, Oxford Student Publications Limited
July 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM