British press
London's news media
The British press refers collectively to newspapers and media organizations based in the United Kingdom, known for aggressive tabloid journalism alongside respected broadsheets.
The term often carries connotations of sensationalism, celebrity intrusion, and political influence: The British press had a field day with the scandal.
Phone hacking revelations and paparazzi culture have made the British press shorthand for media excess.
- Fleet StreetBritish journalism metonym
- broadsheetLarge-format serious newspaper
- tabloidSensationalist newspaper format
- libel lawRules governing published falsehoods
- Daily MailBritish tabloid newspaper
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