the Press Association

US /ðə pres əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ðə pres əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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a national news agency in the United Kingdom and Ireland, founded in 1868, which provides news, sport, and features to newspapers, broadcasters, and digital clients.

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Sources close to the investigation confirmed the details to the Press Association.
News reports from the Press Association are widely used by media outlets.