New BBC chairman says Brexit coverage was ‘incredibly balanced’ and calls licence fee ‘least worst’ option
The BBC’s next chairman, ex-banker Richard Sharp, has said its coverage of Brexit was “incredibly balanced” but that the broadcaster…
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The new Trump bump: How Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy and far-right outlets are taking on Fox News
For alternative right-wing US news outlets, November 2020 could prove to be a flash in the pan – the high…
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New Journalist of the Year Rianna Croxford on how she became BBC’s youngest network news correspondent
The BBC’s youngest network news correspondent has spoken about the moments the responsibility of telling stories about the human cost of…
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Ex-Goldman Sachs banker (and Rishi Sunak’s former boss) Richard Sharp named as next BBC chairman
Former Goldman Sachs banker Richard Sharp will succeed Sir David Clementi as BBC chairman, according to BBC News. His appointment…
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Dubai-based investment group and pro-Brexit investor among £60m funders to back GB News as it recruits 120 journalists
Bosses of news channel GB News have confirmed two new backers for its 24-hour TV and online service set to…
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Google reinstates Talkradio’s Youtube channel after being accused of ‘censorship’
Youtube reinstated the channel of News UK’s Talkradio on Tuesday evening after being accused of “censorship”. On Tuesday morning, visitors…
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New Ofcom ‘duty of care’ rules to protect TV show participants will apply to news in ‘exceptional circumstances’
Ofcom has said new “duty of care” rules despite their arguments they could have a “chilling effect” on reporting. The…
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Media minister Whittingdale defends Piers Morgan’s ‘challenging and critical’ interview style
Media and Data Minister John Whittingdale has defended Piers Morgan’s aggressive political interview technique during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ministers boycotted…
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