12 of the biggest media stories of 2018, from Paul Dacre’s departure as Daily Mail editor to Johnston Press sale
This year has been a year of great change in the media industry, with industry titans stepping down and publications…
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Russian media watchdog announces investigation into BBC World News day after Ofcom raps RT (Russia Today)
Russia’s media regulator has announced it is opening an investigation into the BBC a day after Ofcom ruled that Kremlin-backed…
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ITN announces BBC Studios boss Anna Mallett as new chief executive replacing John Hardie
BBC Studios boss Anna Mallett will replace John Hardie as chief executive of ITN, the production company behind ITV News,…
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BBC amends report after singer Jamelia hits out at news headlines linking her to ‘stepbrother’s’ murder conviction
Singer Jamelia has hit out at the news industry for including her name in reports that her “stepbrother” has been…
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Ofcom rejects Murdoch radio group’s call for competition review into BBC sports rights
Ofcom has rejected a call from commercial radio group Wireless, part of Rupert Murdoch’s News UK, for a competition review…
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BBC reporter offered copy approval to Telford child safeguarding chairman in follow-up to Sunday Mirror grooming scandal scoop
A BBC reporter offered copy approval to the chairman of Telford council’s child safeguarding board in following up a Sunday…
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BBC News appoints its first LGBT correspondent who says new role is ‘dream come true’
The BBC has appointed its first ever LGBT correspondent who has said the new role is a “dream come true”…
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BBC to explore Rupert Murdoch’s influence over British press in new three-part documentary series
The BBC will explore Rupert Murdoch’s influence and reach over the British press in a newly commissioned three-part documentary series.…
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