www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsGB News chief defends political lineup and says he wants to recruit more MPsEmploying serving politicians as presenters defended by GB News CEO GB News aims to recruit MPs of other parties [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoMedia industryGB News breached impartiality rules, says Ofcom, but will face no sanctionsGB News breached impartiality rules by having Tory MPs as presenters, but received no sanctions from Ofcom. Ofcom found GB News allowed Conservative MPs to present breaking news, breaching impartiality guidelines. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsWhy I got it so wrong on GB News the flailing TV juggernaut that's too rich to fail | Zoe WilliamsGB News financial losses have increased significantly over the years despite climbing viewer numbers. Ofcom often finds GB News in violation of impartiality regulations, including on misogynistic content and biased panel discussions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsLaurence Fox's GB News rant about journalist Ava Evans broke Ofcom rulesLaurence Fox's comments on GB News ruled misogynistic by Ofcom Ofcom criticizes GB News for lack of editorial control [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsGB News presenter Neil Oliver cleared by Ofcom over turbo cancer' conspiracy claimsNeil Oliver has been cleared by Ofcom after making controversial claims about coronavirus vaccinations on GB News. Ofcom received 70 complaints about Oliver's statements, but stated that he did not materially mislead the audience. [ more ]
BBC News5 months agoUK politicsLib Dems urge Ofcom to investigate GB News Post Office scandal coverageThe Lib Dems have asked Ofcom to investigate alleged bias in GB News' coverage of the Post Office scandal. GB News hosts Nigel Farage and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg targeted opposition politicians but overlooked Tory MPs' role in the scandal. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsGB News chief defends political lineup and says he wants to recruit more MPsEmploying serving politicians as presenters defended by GB News CEO GB News aims to recruit MPs of other parties [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoMedia industryGB News breached impartiality rules, says Ofcom, but will face no sanctionsGB News breached impartiality rules by having Tory MPs as presenters, but received no sanctions from Ofcom. Ofcom found GB News allowed Conservative MPs to present breaking news, breaching impartiality guidelines. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoUK politicsWhy I got it so wrong on GB News the flailing TV juggernaut that's too rich to fail | Zoe WilliamsGB News financial losses have increased significantly over the years despite climbing viewer numbers. Ofcom often finds GB News in violation of impartiality regulations, including on misogynistic content and biased panel discussions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsLaurence Fox's GB News rant about journalist Ava Evans broke Ofcom rulesLaurence Fox's comments on GB News ruled misogynistic by Ofcom Ofcom criticizes GB News for lack of editorial control [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsGB News presenter Neil Oliver cleared by Ofcom over turbo cancer' conspiracy claimsNeil Oliver has been cleared by Ofcom after making controversial claims about coronavirus vaccinations on GB News. Ofcom received 70 complaints about Oliver's statements, but stated that he did not materially mislead the audience. [ more ]
BBC News5 months agoUK politicsLib Dems urge Ofcom to investigate GB News Post Office scandal coverageThe Lib Dems have asked Ofcom to investigate alleged bias in GB News' coverage of the Post Office scandal. GB News hosts Nigel Farage and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg targeted opposition politicians but overlooked Tory MPs' role in the scandal. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk3 months agoLondon politicsRacist who said Sadiq Khan would be shot in threatening 999 calls spared jailRacist and homophobic man made threatening phone calls to Sadiq Khan but was spared jail time. Incident followed inflammatory remarks about Mayor Khan on GB News. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com4 months agoLondon politicsLee Anderson Loses Tory Whip After GB News Claim Islamists' Control London MayorIslamophobic remarks led to Tory party expulsion Consequences for making controversial statements on GB News [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk3 months agoLondon politicsRacist who said Sadiq Khan would be shot in threatening 999 calls spared jailRacist and homophobic man made threatening phone calls to Sadiq Khan but was spared jail time. Incident followed inflammatory remarks about Mayor Khan on GB News. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com4 months agoLondon politicsLee Anderson Loses Tory Whip After GB News Claim Islamists' Control London MayorIslamophobic remarks led to Tory party expulsion Consequences for making controversial statements on GB News [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsDan Wootton out from GB News day after Ofcom said misogynistic rant broke ruleDan Wootton fired by GB News after Ofcom ruling on misogynistic comments Wootton transitioning to his own independent platform [ more ]
www.mediaite.com3 months agoMedia industryGB News Reports 38% Increase in Losses As Expansion Rolls AheadOperating losses at GB News surged by 38 percent to 42.4 million in the year leading to May 2023. Annual revenue for GB News Limited grew by 80% to 6.7 million, but costs rose 63%, reflecting aggressive expansion efforts. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk3 months agoUK newsDan Wootton out from GB News day after Ofcom said misogynistic rant broke ruleDan Wootton fired by GB News after Ofcom ruling on misogynistic comments Wootton transitioning to his own independent platform [ more ]
www.mediaite.com3 months agoMedia industryGB News Reports 38% Increase in Losses As Expansion Rolls AheadOperating losses at GB News surged by 38 percent to 42.4 million in the year leading to May 2023. Annual revenue for GB News Limited grew by 80% to 6.7 million, but costs rose 63%, reflecting aggressive expansion efforts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoUK politicsGB News has paid more than 660,000 to Tory MPs since its launchGB News paid Conservative MPs significantly more than Labour MPs for appearances and salaries. Concerns arise over the control of the channel by hedge fund owner and potential impact on political discourse. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoUK politicsGB News investigated for possible impartiality breach with Sunak Q&AOfcom investigating People's Forum on GB News for impartiality breaches GB News facing multiple Ofcom investigations for impartiality [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsRishi Sunak's GB News appearance probed by Ofcom after 500 complaintsOfcom is investigating Rishi Sunak's appearance on GB News due to 500 complaints about impartiality. GB News faces scrutiny for not complying with broadcasting code and ensuring a wide range of significant views in their programs. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoUK politicsGB News investigated for possible impartiality breach with Sunak Q&AOfcom investigating People's Forum on GB News for impartiality breaches GB News facing multiple Ofcom investigations for impartiality [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoUK newsRishi Sunak's GB News appearance probed by Ofcom after 500 complaintsOfcom is investigating Rishi Sunak's appearance on GB News due to 500 complaints about impartiality. GB News faces scrutiny for not complying with broadcasting code and ensuring a wide range of significant views in their programs. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoCoronavirusWatch: Man rants furiously at Rishi Sunak over Covid vaccineA man named John Watt went on a furious rant about the Covid vaccine during a live forum on GB News. Watt claimed he suffered side effects from the vaccine, including a lasting heart condition. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoUK politicsThe Guardian view on Rishi Sunak's transgender jibe: sorry seems to be the hardest word | EditorialRishi Sunak's use of transgender people as a political punchline in the Commons was offensive and he should apologize. Sunak's failure to apologize shows a lack of connection, curiosity, and compassion for others. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk4 months agoCoronavirusWatch: Man rants furiously at Rishi Sunak over Covid vaccineA man named John Watt went on a furious rant about the Covid vaccine during a live forum on GB News. Watt claimed he suffered side effects from the vaccine, including a lasting heart condition. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 months agoUK politicsThe Guardian view on Rishi Sunak's transgender jibe: sorry seems to be the hardest word | EditorialRishi Sunak's use of transgender people as a political punchline in the Commons was offensive and he should apologize. Sunak's failure to apologize shows a lack of connection, curiosity, and compassion for others. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk5 months agoUK newsGary Lineker told stand as an MP or shut up' by GB News contributor in bizarre rantGB News contributor tells Gary Lineker to shut up and enjoy his taxpayer-funded salary. Political commentator accuses Lineker of crossing the line with social media post about Israel in sports. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk7 months agoLondonMet Police investigating verbal abuse against GB News journalist' at protestReporter for GB News, Katherine Forster, and her crew were surrounded and verbally abused by pro-Palestinian protesters in central London. Forster described the incident as intimidating and reported that the police spoke with the man involved and are conducting an investigation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk7 months agoLondonMet Police investigates verbal abuse against GB News journalist' at protestA journalist from GB News was verbally abused and intimidated while reporting at a pro-Palestinian march in London. The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into the incident. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk7 months agoLondonMet Police investigating verbal abuse against GB News journalist' at protestReporter for GB News, Katherine Forster, and her crew were surrounded and verbally abused by pro-Palestinian protesters in central London. Forster described the incident as intimidating and reported that the police spoke with the man involved and are conducting an investigation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk7 months agoLondonMet Police investigates verbal abuse against GB News journalist' at protestA journalist from GB News was verbally abused and intimidated while reporting at a pro-Palestinian march in London. The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into the incident. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com4 weeks agoEurope politicsNigel Farage: A potted history of his political career on the road to ReformNigel Farage, a prominent British politician, has had a significant impact on the country's political landscape through his varied roles and controversial actions. [ more ]