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In a more devolved UK, should London still be in charge of broadcasting?

What we watch on television, hear on the radio and see on our screens is shaped by decisions that are still largely made in Westminster. That includes the rules governing broadcasters, how public service media are funded and regulated and how the UK’s nations and regions are represented.

The Conversation · Aug 11

GB News investigated by Ofcom after guest links Pride to paedophilia

Ofcom is investigating after 12,000 people complained over comments made by guest Caroline Farrow linking Pride to paedophilia

Evening Standard · Aug 11

GB News investigated over guest’s Pride and paedophilia comments

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Bimini and Zack Polanski were among those to speak out about her comments

The Independent UK · Aug 11

William Arnold travelled 1,700 miles to a remote Isle of Lewis phone box and spent about £36 making 52 calls; the usage protected it for another year

William Arnold embarked on a mission to save a secluded phone box on a distant island. To meet Ofcom's operational requirements, he placed fifty-two calls, ensuring that the kiosk remains available for another year. His dedication underscores the vital role public call boxes play in isolated communities, urging others to…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Radio worker wrongly broadcasts King Charles’ death, panics, then runs away

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

Radio host 'panicked and fled' after wrongly announcing King's death, report finds

A RADIO presenter "panicked and left the premises" after accidentally broadcasting an announcement that King Charles had died.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10

Radio station accidentally announced King’s death then broadcast 16 minutes of silence as panicked staff member ran away

The station said the staff member who played the files had been ‘reprimanded’ and had ‘apologised’

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Why accountability is the next battleground in UK business connectivity

Coverage maps won the last decade. Accountability decides who wins the next one.

TechRadar · Aug 6

SNP demands Royal Mail investigation after ‘appalling’ service shown in new figures

The SNP has called on the UK Government to order an investigation into Royal Mail after new figures showed what it described as…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Is X Replacing Traditional News Apps in the UK? Elon Musk Thinks So

Elon Musk has described X as the go-to platform for real-time news, citing recent app rankings and growing engagement.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29