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fromIndependent
15 hours ago

George Hamilton on Michael Lyster: 'He was not in any way the kind of pushy media type. He didn't have that. He wasn't born with the ego gene'

George Hamilton's commentary has been a significant part of Irish soccer history, especially during the 1990 World Cup, where his voice became synonymous with the team's journey.
Soccer (FIFA)
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
Media industry

David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
Media industry

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Scott Mills set to lose honorary doctorate following personal conduct' allegations

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

David Dimbleby laments crazy' BBC events broadcast team decision

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Barack Obama and Sir David Attenborough to appear in Queen Elizabeth BBC documentary

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting and community support.
Women in technology
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Channel 4 forced to apologise for swearing during boat race live coverage

Channel 4 apologized for swearing during the Boat Race coverage, which featured Oxford's women's victory and Cambridge's men's win.
#social-media
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago
Digital life

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
Social media marketing

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds

Fewer UK adults are engaging on social media, while AI usage is increasing and concerns about screentime are rising.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Who's Winning Trump's Gulf War? Depends on Which Channel You're On.

An American fighter jet was shot down over Iran, raising questions about the conflict's effectiveness and costs.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 day ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
#scott-mills
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

Film
fromMetro
2 days ago

The Drama criticised for 'sick' plot twist after misleading marketing

The marketing for The Drama misleads audiences about its serious themes, particularly regarding a shocking plot twist involving a school shooting.
#bbc
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

Media industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ex-Google Exec Named Top BBC Boss After Trump Editing Scandal Leadership Ousters

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the BBC's new director-general amid significant challenges and a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
London startup
fromTheregister
3 days ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago
Media industry

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

Media industry
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

BBC accused of making propaganda' films for Saudi sovereign wealth fund

The BBC faces criticism for producing content funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, raising concerns about its reputation and integrity.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC's new boss, Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin faces immediate challenges as the new BBC director general, including funding reform, internal cuts, team building, and managing a court case.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ex-Google Exec Named Top BBC Boss After Trump Editing Scandal Leadership Ousters

Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been appointed as the BBC's new director-general amid significant challenges and a $10 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Can Europe's public service media survive attacks by the far right?

Political conflicts and management changes in public broadcasting reflect broader trends in Italy and France towards control and privatization.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Former BBC DJ Tim Westwood gets next court date in rape and sex assault case

Tim Westwood is facing a raft of accusations dating back to the 1980s, including rape, sexual assault, and indecent assault. He has denied all of the charges.
UK news
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
#reform-uk
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Reform UK becomes first British political party to launch its own podcast

Reform UK launches a podcast to provide behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and party activities, marking a first for British political parties.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Drip feed of Reform UK controversies puts party's policy drive in shade

Reform UK faces significant internal issues, including high attrition rates and controversial statements from candidates.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Respectful' BBC drama on murder of Sarah Everard to air

A two-part drama will depict the murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer, examining systemic failures in policing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Voters in Wales failed by inaccurate UK media reports on devolved issues, study finds

Prof Stephen Cushion stated that news reporting failing to differentiate between the UK's devolved governments neglects audiences' constitutional needs. He emphasized that issues like housing and healthcare are governed differently in Wales, which is often invisible in UK-wide news.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'Not fit for purpose' - the secret history of a deadly phrase

The phrase 'not fit for purpose' originated from a 2006 memo by Sir David Normington regarding the Home Office's inefficiencies.
#police-misconduct
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer 'groomed and manipulated' TV host

A former Metropolitan Police officer abused his position to groom and manipulate a young woman into a sexual relationship through deception about his identity and relationship status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer 'groomed and manipulated' TV host

A former Metropolitan Police officer abused his position to groom and manipulate a young woman into a sexual relationship through deception about his identity and relationship status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Has Today had its day? BBC's flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

BBC Radio 4's Today programme faces an existential crisis as it struggles to retain top talent amid the rise of podcasts and changing media opportunities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

BBC not planning to use Johnson in 2026 coverage

Michael Johnson will not appear on BBC athletics coverage in 2026 following the collapse of his Grand Slam Track league, which left athletes and creditors unpaid over $30 million in debts.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
#bbc-world-service-funding
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service funding freeze risks opening door to hostile states', MPs say

Freezing BBC World Service funding risks allowing hostile state media to gain influence while undermining international trust in British broadcasting during a critical period of global instability.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
#media-bias
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK media biased against Muslims, says group that analysed 40,000 articles

A UK study found 70% of articles about Muslims associate them with negative aspects, with right-wing outlets showing the most severe bias across multiple categories.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

UK media biased against Muslims, says group that analysed 40,000 articles

A UK study found 70% of articles about Muslims associate them with negative aspects, with right-wing outlets showing the most severe bias across multiple categories.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why is Labour so unpopular? Just look at the dithering over kids' screen time | Zoe Williams

Government's handling of children's screen time and social media is a significant issue affecting political popularity.
#bbc-broadcasting-error
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Church leaders criticise Christian owner of GB News over channel's climate attacks

Church leaders criticize Sir Paul Marshall for misleading statements on climate science and fossil fuel investments.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Bari Weiss Turns to Ex-CNN Boss Jeff Zucker for Advice Amid CBS News Woes: Report

Bari Weiss seeks advice from Jeff Zucker as she leads CBS News and aims to enhance its news division.
#huw-edwards
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's no way back for him': Martin Clunes on playing Huw Edwards in a controversial new drama

Huw Edwards returns to the screen after suspension due to serious legal charges, portrayed by Martin Clunes in a Channel 5 production.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

There's no way back for him': Martin Clunes on playing Huw Edwards in a controversial new drama

Huw Edwards returns to the screen after suspension due to serious legal charges, portrayed by Martin Clunes in a Channel 5 production.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

GB News faces complaints after commentator claims genocide' against white people in UK

GB News commentator Thomas Corbett-Dillon faced backlash and Ofcom complaints for suggesting a genocide against white people in England and warning of potential immigrant violence.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

BBC orders quick investigation into BAFTA broadcast slur

The BBC apologized for failing to censor a racial slur shouted by a guest with Tourette syndrome during the BAFTA awards broadcast, launching an investigation into the incident.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Matt Brittin announced as BBC's next director-general to replace Tim Davie

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
#bbc-world-service
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
World news

BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie

BBC World Service will run out of funding in seven weeks without a new government deal, risking cuts to international reporting amid rising state-backed disinformation.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
Media industry
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

BBC digital switch backfires as online audience falls

BBC World Service's digital-first strategy backfired, causing an 11% audience decline to 131 million since 2021 despite closing traditional broadcast services.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

BBC World Service at risk because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The BBC World Service faces declining global influence due to funding cuts and poor management, while Russian and Chinese state media expand their international reach with significantly higher budgets.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lisa Nandy vows to give BBC permanent charter to prevent political interference

The UK government will establish a permanent BBC charter to protect the broadcaster from political interference and the recurring threat of non-renewal every decade.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

WATCH: British Pundit Throws Newspapers at the Camera During Heated Rant Causing His Feed to Malfunction

Dolan lamented, 'There's nothing in the studio to throw around,' before grabbing a stack of tabloid newspapers and tossing them at the camera, saying, 'It's the Boris way.'
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Older women disappear' from BBC presenting roles, internal review finds

While women outnumbered men in terms of presenters under 50, men significantly outnumbered women among the over-50s with 237 women to 394 men. It found there are nearly four times as many male presenters over 60 as female in the BBC's content division, which makes programmes. There were nearly twice as many older men than women 31 compared with 16 in BBC News. Within the nations and the English regions division, there were between three and four times as many older men as female presenters.
Television
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Police created 'intelligence profile' of BBC journalist subject to phone surveillance | Computer Weekly

The PSNI unlawfully created detailed intelligence profiles and conducted sustained surveillance of BBC journalist Vincent Kearney between 2006 and 2014 to identify his confidential journalistic sources.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

YouTube criticised after pulling out of UK TV audience measurement

YouTube suspended participation in the UK cross-media measurement system after Google blocked data access to Barb and Kantar, drawing industry criticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

The BBC proposes ending political board appointments and establishing a permanent charter to protect its independence from government interference.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boom time for anti-racist TV: how an 84 bottle of wine triggered an explosion in British broadcasting

Channel 4's 1980s commissioning led a radical era of British television that funded sustained, authentic multi-ethnic storytelling.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

In a world of lies, we need the BBC more than ever. This week could be our last chance to save it | Polly Toynbee

The BBC charter renewal consultation closes March 10, and public support is critical to protect the broadcaster from right-wing efforts to undermine or dismantle it during a period of global information warfare.
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The BBC Gives Its Side of the BAFTA Story: 'Genuine Error'

BBC director-general Tim Davie said the BBC "profoundly regrets" the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast of this year's BAFTAs, which he characterized as unintentional and the result of a "genuine error." Davie claims that no one in the on-site broadcast truck heard John Davidson, the activist with Tourette's, shout a racial slur while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were onstage during the February 22 awards ceremony.
Media industry
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate misleading' GB News Trump interview

Ofcom declined to investigate complaints about a GB News interview where Donald Trump made unchecked false claims, prompting criticism for not enforcing impartiality.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC's struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

The BBC director general role faces significant challenges as talented executives withdraw from consideration following repeated crises, including a recent incident at the Bafta awards involving offensive language.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

BBC faces profound jeopardy' without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says

We do want reform, he said. We do want reform of the licence fee. However, we're not just about driving the amount we get from households higher. My biggest fears are that we just roll on and think it's going to be OK. We don't reform enough. At that point, we don't get regulatory reform and more flexibility. That's my biggest worry. And I think, if we don't do that, we're in trouble.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Labour think tank commissioned firm to investigate journalists, BBC understands

Labour Together hired APCO Worldwide to investigate a Sunday Times journalist's background, producing a report called "Operation Cannon" examining faith, relationships, and ideological claims.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Do I really need a TV licence?' How to check before the fee rises

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Here's a key task for the new boss at the BBC: solve the mystery of all the disappearing women | Anne McElvoy

BBC requires systemic change beyond appointing a woman DG to stop age- and gender-based exclusion of older female presenters across programming and regions.
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