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The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms 
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The SoA responds to the government’s welfare reforms 

ByJasmine Scott 27 March 202527 March 2025

Like so many other trade unions, member organisations and charities, the Society of Authors is concerned about the UK government’s announced welfare reforms.  

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SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh
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SoA and Edinburgh City of Literature to pilot programme for women writers in Edinburgh

ByTeddy McDonald 13 March 202513 March 2025

The Mary Ratcliff Writer’s Room programme offers £1,000 and a writing space in Edinburgh

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UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models
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UK creative industries launch copyright fightback against global tech firms’ AI models

ByMartin Reed 25 February 202525 February 2025

Hundreds of news brand titles campaign today as the government consultation on AI ends

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Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2025 and areas of focus for the SoA
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Chief Executive Anna Ganley’s predictions for 2025 and areas of focus for the SoA

ByAnna Ganley 9 January 202520 January 2025

A look to the year ahead

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SoA updates on AI
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SoA updates on AI

ByMartin Reed 31 December 20246 January 2025

A round-up from the SoA on recent AI news

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Scottish government unveils increased culture investment for 2025-2026
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Scottish government unveils increased culture investment for 2025-2026

ByMartin Reed 18 December 202420 December 2024

The SoA welcomes the government’s investment proposal

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The advisory team on: bad bargains
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The advisory team on: bad bargains

ByMartin Reed 1 October 20241 October 2024

Our advisory team with advice on bad bargains for authors

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SoA welcomes cross-party parliamentary report on creator remuneration

ByMartin Reed 12 April 202423 April 2024

The report echoes and endorses SoA calls for better contract terms, consent and remuneration mechanisms from AI developers and the appointment of a Freelance Commissioner

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SoA survey reveals a third of translators and quarter of illustrators losing work to AI
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SoA survey reveals a third of translators and quarter of illustrators losing work to AI

ByMartin Reed 11 April 202411 April 2024

Survey on generative AI highlights the growing impact of new technologies on creative careers, and an urgent need for ethical development that works within copyright laws

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‘Victory for workers’ rights’ – Abrams and Jolly vs Oxford University

ByMartin Reed 23 February 202423 February 2024

Judge rules in favour of authors following six-year dispute

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Judicial Review relating to Oak National Academy granted permission to proceed
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Judicial Review relating to Oak National Academy granted permission to proceed

ByMartin Reed 9 November 202310 November 2023

The Judicial Review claim relating to the Department for Education’s proposed operating model for its new arm’s length body, Oak National Academy, has been granted permission to proceed by the High Court

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Spotify streaming deal – send a letter to your publisher
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Spotify streaming deal – send a letter to your publisher

ByMartin Reed 2 November 202322 February 2024

The SoA encourages members to ask questions of their publishers regarding audiobooks on Spotify Premium

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