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UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially delaying the deal despite approvals from the US and China. The UK's culture minister has set a July 6 deadline for responses, citing potential impacts on news and on-demand services. This move could trigger reviews…

The Economic Times

UK ‘minded’ to intervene in Paramount’s $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery

Lisa Nandy to ask regulators to assess mega-merger involving Channel 5, CNN and TNT Sports on grounds of media plurality and competition

The Guardian - UK

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party

Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield byelection for Labour, gaining 55% of the vote on an exceptionally high turnout of 58.7%. He won 9,000 more votes than Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon, in what turned out to be an unusual byelection swing to the party of government.

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‘Astonishing’ win for Andy Burnham puts pressure on Starmer to step aside

Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days

The Guardian - UK

Burnham should be heard ‘at top of politics’ if he wins Makerfield, says Nandy

Andy Burnham said the Makerfield campaign was a ‘vote to change politics’ and vowed to ‘take that fight as high as I can possibly take it’.

Evening Standard

Netflix and Amazon Prime subscribers could be forced to pay TV licence fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has refused to rule out the possibility of making streamers pay the annual £180 fee

Evening Standard

Nandy says she has concerns over BBC’s announcement of cuts to content division

The corporation previously announced plans to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight programme after more than 50 years on air.

Evening Standard

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Starmer says ‘there must be consequences’ if Married At First Sight UK sex assault claims are proved

The government is ‘not satisfied’ with the response to the allegations from Channel 4

The Independent UK

Lisa Nandy ‘not satisfied’ with Channel 4’s response after MAFS rape allegations

The Culture Secretary said she will be ‘discussing this further’ with the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Britain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young people. This decision aligns with a global trend of increasing online safety for children. Several countries have already implemented similar age-based restrictions. The UK government received significant…

The Economic Times

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps

Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps

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British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online content and excessive screen time. The UK joins a global trend of nations implementing stricter online safety measures for minors. The proposed ban targets popular platforms like TikTok…

The Economic Times

British leader expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers

The Independent UK

UK Set to Outstrip Australia with Social Media Age Ban While Curbing Strangers on Gaming Apps

The UK plans to introduce a comprehensive social media ban for under-16s, extending restrictions to gaming apps and AI chatbots, surpassing Australia's existing model.

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The Guardian - UK

New defence secretary to ‘reprioritise’ UK plan for military spending, say sources

Starmer ‘can’t sack him or let him resign’, says ally of Dan Jarvis after predecessor’s resignation

The Independent UK

Starmer to unveil social media ban for under-16s

The UK will follow Australia’s example in raising the minimum age for sites including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

Evening Standard

Departments looking to cut budgets to fund defence, Lisa Nandy says

The Culture Secretary insisted ‘discussions are ongoing’ on finding more cash for the Defence Investment Plan over which two ministers quit.

The Independent UK

Ministers to look again at defence investment plan after Healey’s resignation

No 10 sources said Dan Jarvis will ‘have a chance to look at the defence investment plan’

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Nigel Farage claims Britain is a ‘two tier state against white people’

The Reform UK leader said he was launching a Substack so he could set out his views in his own words to avoid them being ‘twisted and misrepresented’.

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet ministers asked to look for cuts to fund UK defence spending increase

Lisa Nandy says discussions are taking place about how to ‘keep this country safe’ after John Healey’s resignation

The Independent UK

David Sullivan agreed to stay away from West Ham women and youth teams after complaint

The former joint chair of West Ham has denied allegations that he engaged in sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour

The Independent UK

Labour MPs turn on each other in debate ahead of Makerfield by-election

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Lisa Nandy slams Labour MP for ‘breathtaking arrogance’ in clash over Makerfield by-election

Lisa Nandy has slammed Clive Lewis for displaying “breathtaking arrogance” in a clash over the upcoming Makerfield by-election.

The Independent UK

Social media groups are fuelling misinformation in local communities, think tank warns

There is around three times more misinformation being spread in areas with limited local news outlets

Evening Standard

Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo as £7.3bn investment announced

The theme park is expected to attract millions of visitors each year including more than a million additional overseas visitors.

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