Powering the news

Our editorial expertise

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  Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar speaks to the media after he unveiled his plan for the first 100 days of a Scottish Labour government, whilst campaigning for the upcoming Holyrood election in Edinburgh.Photo: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo / PA Images30 Apr 2026

  Skilled journalists

  Every journalist is assessed on reporting, media law and shorthand before joining the Press Association, and many are established professionals in their fields.

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  Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaking to media, during her visit to hear about the work of the National Crime Agency (NCA), at their offices in east London. Since the start of 2025, the number of National Crime Agency officers tackling organised immigration crime has more than doubled from 376 to almost 800.Photo: Yui Mok / PA2 Aug 2026

  Clear, consistent standards

  Our style guides are regularly reviewed to keep every piece accurate, precise and consistent.

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  Green Party leader Zack Polanski speaking at the National Education Union (NEU) conference at the Brighton Centre, East Sussex.Photo: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo30 Mar 2026

  Checked before publication

  Every story is reviewed by sub-editors before publication. Content is also checked by specialist editors and ultimately governed by the Editor-in-Chief.

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  Newly appointed Housing Secretary Angela Rayner leaving number 10 Downing Street, London, where new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is appointing his new Cabinet.Photo: Yui Mok / PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo20 Jul 2026

  Accountable journalism

  The Press Association is a member of the Independent Press Organisation (IPSO) and our editorial teams follow the Editors’ Code of Practice which sets rules on accuracy, privacy, harassment and intrusion into grief or shock.

Every story in every format

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  Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks at a Reform UK event in Basingstoke, Hampshire, ahead of local elections on May 7.Photo: Ben Birchall / PA10 Mar 2026

  News as it happens

  Our agenda-setting newswire provides fast, verified coverage across news, sport, entertainment and more throughout the day.

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  Tapley ridden by Isabelle Ryder during the Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap Chase at Wincanton Racecourse.Photo: Alamy Stock Photo8 Nov 2025

  Capturing the moment

  Editorial photography at the Press Association covers the people, places and moments that shape the news.

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  England fielding coach Sarah Taylor ahead of day four of the first Rothesay test match at Lord's, London.Photo: Ben Whitley / PA7 Jun 2026

  Stories in motion

  We deliver engaging, high-quality video for digital and broadcast.

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  EDITORIAL USE ONLY Actor, Matt Damon speaks during a panel following the announcement that Formula E has become the first and only sport in the world to achieve B Corp Certification at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, marking its status as a global leader in sustainable innovation within sport.Photo: James Speakman Media Assignments / PA21 Jan 2026

  Voices from the news

  Ready-to-publish audio from interviews, events and breaking stories across the news agenda.

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  Despatch Superintendent Walter Cattermole with the Press Association messenger boys outside the PA Building in Fleet Street, London. Press Association staffPhoto: PA1 Jan 1930

  History on record

  There is more than 150 years of historic news, photography and footage in our extensive archive.

The scale of Press Association content

Discover the volume of content created by Press Association each week.

• 1 million+

  words written per week

• 2,500+

  puzzles supplied per week

• 2,000+

  images captured per week

• 500+

  videos taken per week

• 100+

  graphics created per week

• 300+

  clients trust Press Association