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Publishers Association hosts parliamentary reception to mark National Year of Reading and 130‑year anniversary

At a Westminster reception on 8 September, the Publishers Association gathered MPs, authors and industry leaders to celebrate the National Year of Reading, highlight AI copyright concerns and call for a lasting reading legacy.

12 Oct 2026 via Publishers Association (UK)

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Publishers Association unveils parliamentarians’ summer reading list

The Publishers Association has released its annual Summer Reading List for Parliamentarians, featuring recommendations from 38 MPs and Lords ahead of the parliamentary recess.

12 Oct 2026 via Publishers Association (UK)

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Publishers Association marks National Year of Reading at Labour Party Conference

The Publishers Association highlighted the National Year of Reading at the Labour Party Conference on 29 September, unveiling calls for a Decade of Reading and reporting a 75% rise in reading‑for‑pleasure activities across schools and institutions.

12 Oct 2026 via Publishers Association (UK)