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This independent report for the Media Standards Trust makes the case for urgent reform of the self‐regulation of British press content. It focuses on increasing inaccuracy and invasion of privacy by the press, which also suffers declining public trust. These features are linked to major changes in press technology and economics. Unlike comparable trades and professions, the Press Complaints Commission has not updated its structure and procedures to reflect modern standards of transparency, fairness and accountability. The democratic role of the press is weakened. Governments may be tempted to intervene. A later report will propose reforms.

The range of places from which chief executives can communicate with the public, using modern media, is virtually limitless. This article explores examples from the Clinton and Major administrations and considers some of the factors affecting their communication choices. The substantial separation now of specific roles from specific places supports the claim that prime ministers are becoming more presidential, whereas public perceptions of the "real" chief executive seem likely in either system to become less, not more, clear.