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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR REUTERS PEOPLE PAST AND PRESENT

Obituary - Nick Kotch, veteran Reuters correspondent and leading Africa expert

Saturday 10 May 2025

Veteran Reuters correspondent and leading Africanist Nick Kotch, whose eventful career included being deported from Congo in a small boat, died on May 2 after surgery following a long illness. He was 72.

The Reuter Society Chair

Friday 25 April 2025

The Reuter Society is looking for a new chair following the resignation of Steve Somerville on health grounds after 25 years in the post. It's been so long that scarcely anyone remembers the early days of the Reuters alumni club.

Angus MacSwan retires after more than 40 years

Saturday 5 April 2025

Angus MacSwan has retired after more than 40 years, saying his career at Reuters had been a source of great pride and it had been a pleasure to work with some "tremendous colleagues and friends."

Rob Taggart wins prestigious lifetime pictures award

Friday 4 April 2025

Reuters Pictures pioneer Rob Taggart has capped a distinguished photographic career with a Lifetime Achievement Award from his peers in the U.K. Picture Editors' Guild.

Baron's Bash 2025

Wednesday 26 March 2025