Read the following article from Private Eye no. 1663 (28th November - 11th December 2025). Private Eye is a satirical yet serious investigative periodical, that uses it's numerous links and sources to draw attention to corruption and abuses of power in the UK and world media, government and industry. It's recommended reading for media students!
Questions
- Why have Reach PLC fired so much of their workforce?
- How does this relate to current issues and developments with the distribution and production of print media?
- Why have readers objected to recent changes in The Mirror, and how has this been addressed?
- What issues arise from firing so many key staff members?
- And what issues arise from using AI to facilitate the construction of these newspapers?