Honoring Excellence at the British Journalism Awards 2025

Channel 4 News and Guardian journalists recognized for courage and impact

The British Journalism Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding achievements in public interest reporting, recognizing journalists and newsrooms whose work demonstrated rigor, independence, and courage. Channel 4 News was named News Provider of the Year, reflecting its sustained commitment to investigative journalism and accountability reporting that challenges those in power. The broadcaster’s work was praised for depth, clarity, and editorial integrity in an increasingly hostile media environment.

Individual honors also highlighted the risks faced by journalists reporting from conflict zones. Guardian reporter Malak A’tantesh received multiple awards for her coverage of the war in Gaza, with judges commending her reporting for its humanity, accuracy, and ability to document civilian suffering under extreme danger. Her work underscored the vital role of on-the-ground journalism in shaping global understanding of armed conflict.

Overall, the awards reaffirmed the essential role of independent journalism in democratic societies, particularly at a time when press freedom and reporter safety face growing threats worldwide.

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