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Essential mental health support, helplines and wellbeing strategies specifically tailored for journalists working in the UK.
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Ethics, productivity gains, and how to future-proof your journalism career in the age of AI.
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OSINT, Companies House searches, FOI strategies, source development, and digital security.
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Building your brand safely on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and beyond — while avoiding contempt and online abuse.
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The Defamation Act 2013, serious harm test, available defences, and practical tips for avoiding libel claims.
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Open justice, court structure, reporting restrictions, qualified privilege, and practical courtroom tips.
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Going freelance, finding work, pitching, contracts, building a network, and essential insurance.
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UK GDPR basics, the journalism exemption, subject access requests, and practical data handling tips.
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Smartphone tips, composition, legal rights to photograph, and press photography ethics.
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State of the local press, hyperlocal opportunities, community journalism, and new funding models.
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Video, audio, photography, social media, data viz, and mobile journalism skills.
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