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February 17, 2009
The Metropolitan Police Federation (MPF) has come out in support of photographers by condemning the latest anti-terrorism legislation as 'unfair', 'poorly drafted' and open to misuse.
February 17, 2009
Leica and Panasonic have dismissed as speculation rumours that Leica may sell part of its camera business to Panasonic.
February 17, 2009
Jessops is set to cut 50 jobs at its head office in Leicester following a month-long consultation process, according to chairman David Adams.
February 16, 2009
Hundreds of amateur and professional photographers this morning descended on Scotland Yard to take part in a mass picture-taking session in support of photographers' right to take pictures in public. Picture credit: Chris Cheesman
February 13, 2009
A black-and-white image depicting the impact of the US housing crisis has won the World Press Photo award for American photographer Anthony Suau. It beat more than 96,000 other entries. Picture credit: Anthony Suau for…
February 13, 2009
Panoramic photographs captured by a digital camera that produces 160-million-pixel images will go on show at the Focus on Imaging show in Birmingham from 22-25 February. Picture credit: David Osborn
February 12, 2009
Photographic agencies that supply pictures to national newspapers are fuming over cuts to freelance photographers' fees sparked by the recession.
February 12, 2009
A glass plate portrait of Abraham Lincoln - thought have been lost forever - has gone on show in America to mark 200 years today since his birth. Picture: Courtesy George Eastman House International Museum…
February 11, 2009
Jessops has released the list of 17 stores due for closure, most located in Scotland. They include three in Glasgow and are expected to result in the total loss of around 130 jobs.
February 11, 2009
Job losses at Jessops, Britain's biggest photographic retailer, could reach 180, Amateur Photographer has learned. However, staff will be redeployed elsewhere wherever possible, according to chairman David Adams.
February 11, 2009
Photographic retailer Jessops has confirmed plans to close 17 'loss-making' stores throughout the UK and lay off staff.
