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We're approaching bank holiday, festival, and sunny (well, hopefully...) season in the UK!

For those writing and reporting on what's happening in May, check out this overview of key days to cover and how the Journalist Enquiry Service can help with event details, expert commentary, and more.

https://www.responsesource.com/blog/topics-to-cover-in-may-2026-and-how-responsesource-can-help/

Platform priorities, AI slop, new tech, and journalist safety were just some of the challenges discussed at the Media Freedom Conference 2026 - check out our overview of key insights from The Editors' Panel.

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What is the best way for journalists to counter disinformation?

In a recent RSA talk, Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins & investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr discussed how to protect public trust and engagement.

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How can public service broadcasting stay relevant in an era of commoditised news?

Read our overview of a recent event for takes from journalists at the , , , and more.

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On timely topics like Mother's Day, Easter, and more, here is how the ResponseSource Journalist Enquiry Service can help writers, broadcasters, and commissioning editors ✍️

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What’s the best way for reporting on hacked and leaked data? In an age of mistrust and misinformation, interpreting data and verifying if it’s real or not is more difficult than ever.

During a recent talk at UCL, information security engineer, software engineer and investigative journalist Micah Lee shared tips and advice on how journalists can make sure that the sources they use are authentic.

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Want to snag more subscribers for your newsletter, or thinking of starting one to bolster your media brand?

Subscribe to advice shared by experts from Which?, National Geographic Traveller (UK), and The Telegraph at a recent BSME - The British Society of Magazine Editors industry event.

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Need help with February's news and features?

Check out what's coming up next month, and how ResponseSource can connect you with experts, research, and review products...

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Struggling to plan out your January news and features? 😫

Here is some inspiration and advice on where to get started with topics, events, and expert comment, courtesy of the Journalist Enquiry Service.

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Multimedia content is only going to get more important for journalists - want advice on how to make the most of YouTube as a platform for your work?

Check out pointers shared by BBC News Social & YouTube lead Tash Salmon at a recent Civic Journalism Lab webinar.

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Is AI a useful assistant for journalists, or a co-writer?

The opening panel of this year's JournalismAI Festival delved into how the Financial Times, BBC, and The Guardian are leveraging artificial intelligence in the newsroom.

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