The Latest Breaking News from Jane Martinson

In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser

The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond? asks Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

The BBC could be our best weapon against Trump, Musk and fake news. Here’s how that could work

A dynamic new strategy would allow the BBC to redefine what trusted news means as it is still valued highly in this age of anxiety, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way

First, the new DG will have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake news, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Trump’s $10bn attack on the BBC doesn’t have to make sense. In his absurd world, he has already won

The legal action has made news and it will do damage. A potential disaster for the corporation and the UK, but a good day’s work for this president, says media commentator Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in

The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025

The sale of the Telegraph is no trivial matter. A mainstream media further exploited by the right threatens us all

It’s more than just the Tory house bible. On multiple ethical and political grounds, Lisa Nandy must think hard before nodding any deal through, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025

A desperate, opportunist press and vicious politicians: no wonder the debate on refugees is so awful

Migration is one of the most important issues of our time and needs serious consideration. History will damn much of the UK media for failing to do that, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025

Murdoch v Trump: why the flawed media titan could be the final protector of press freedom

His companies may have hacked phones and broadcast lies, but Murdoch appears ready to battle the president to uphold editorial freedoms, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2025

Jane Martinson joins the Scott Trust board

The Scott Trust, the sole shareholder of Guardian Media Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of former Guardian journalist Jane Martinson to its board

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025

This goes beyond Gary Lineker. The BBC risks coming apart over the Gaza war

Mistakes have been made by both the star and the corporation. That shouldn’t compromise urgent coverage of the conflict, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025