The Guardian Wins Newspaper of the Year at 2026 Press Awards

Recognition highlights investigations, foreign reporting, and digital journalism excellence.

The Guardian was named Newspaper of the Year at the 2026 Press Awards in London, with judges praising its investigative reporting, international coverage, and digital storytelling. The awards, organized by the Society of Editors, are among the UK’s most prestigious journalism honors. Guardian journalists also won individual categories, including science and technology reporting and foreign correspondence, with recognition for coverage of climate science, artificial intelligence, and global conflicts. Judges highlighted the paper’s strong public-interest journalism and collaborative investigations. The wins come amid ongoing challenges for the UK media industry, including financial pressure and digital transformation.

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