What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nonsense English idiot backed in news report (8)" mean?

The definition is "report". The wordplay uses a reversal. BULL (synonym="=nonsense, drivel") + E (synonym="=English") + TIN (synonym="NIT=idiot; “backed” indicates reversal") = BULLETIN; definition: "news report" The answer is BULLETIN.

Nonsense English idiot backed in news report (8)

Independent Cryptic #11855 | 19 Across | 2024-10-08 flower

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