Ofcom warns ITV over 'combative' presenting dynamic after Piers Morgan...
Ofcom has warned ITV that relying on a “combative dynamic” between presenters, such as Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain, can prove risky in complying with the Broadcasting Code....
View ArticleUK broadcasters reaching record audiences during coronavirus crisis
UK broadcasters reached record audience figures in March as viewers tuned in for the latest updates on the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. Not only have TV audiences grown during the lockdown, but...
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Five in every six BBC News articles devoted to Covid-19 while B2B coverage...
BBC News is devoting 83 per cent of its output to the coronavirus, the highest proportion of any national news outlet, according to new analysis. Five out of every six articles on BBC News has a focus...
View ArticleOfcom launches investigation into London Live's TV interview with conspiracy...
Broadcast regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into London Live, the TV channel of Evening Standard and Independent owner Evgeny Lebedev, for airing an interview with conspiracy theorist David...
View ArticleMore people turning to national media during Covid-19 lockdown, Ofcom...
People are increasingly turning to national news media during the UK coronavirus lockdown, according to new Ofcom research. Two-thirds of people surveyed say they used national media outlets more...
View ArticleOfcom assessing Eamonn Holmes' comments on 5G coronavirus conspiracy after...
Ofcom is assessing yesterday’s edition of This Morning after presenter Eamonn Holmes commented on conspiracy theories linking the rollout of 5G mobile technology with the coronavirus (Covid-19)...
View ArticlePress Gazette survey reveals devastating impact three months of lockdown...
A survey of Press Gazette newsletter subscribers has found a third of industry professionals fear severe financial impact and even bankruptcy or insolvency from the coronavirus crisis if the current...
View ArticleOfcom sanctions London Live over 'potentially harmful' David Icke interview...
Ofcom has sanctioned London Live, the TV channel of Evening Standard and Independent owner Evgeny Lebedev, after an interview with conspiracy theorist David Icke that “risked causing significant harm...
View ArticleBBC's Aasmah Mir and Channel 4 News' Cathy Newman among latest Times Radio...
Journalist and presenter Aasmah Mir has left the BBC after almost 20 years to join News UK’s Times Radio, which will launch this summer. Channel 4 News’ Cathy Newman is also joining the station, saying...
View ArticleOfcom clears Piers Morgan over 'combative' GMB interviews with ministers
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has been cleared by TV watchdog Ofcom for his “combative” interviews with government ministers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Morgan attracted more than 3,000...
View ArticleMore BBC news teams reach equal on-air gender representation despite Covid-19...
The number of BBC news teams with equal on-air representation of men and women has grown from last year, despite drastic changes to the broadcaster’s output during the coronavirus crisis. Two-thirds of...
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Shining a light: Best investigative journalism of the coronavirus crisis...
Investigations have shed light on the impact of coronavirus on the most vulnerable in our societies and helped push for action from officials. Some of the best investigations are shown below as part of...
View ArticlePiers Morgan steps back from presenting Good Morning Britain over Covid-19...
Piers Morgan has temporarily stepped back from co-hosting Good Morning Britain after developing a “mild” coronavirus symptom. Morgan has been tested for the virus and will not return to the ITV show...
View ArticleITN calls for 'strong sanctions' for tech giants who break fake news rules
ITV News, Channel 4 News and 5 News producer ITN wants the UK government to impose “strong sanctions” on social platforms that do not take stringent measures to remove fake news. In its submission to...
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BBC's Fergus Walsh interview: Anxiety from covering coronavirus 'really quite...
The BBC’s Fergus Walsh has said he was kept awake at night thinking about the coronavirus and the broadcaster’s coverage of the pandemic, which he has played a major part in shaping. Walsh has been the...
View ArticleCoronavirus Journalism Excellence: Best podcasts of the pandemic so far
Podcasts were having a moment in the sun before the onset of coronavirus and since lockdown they have become compulsive listening for many. Here Press Gazette highlights the best podcasts and radio...
View ArticleSTV News puts anchors on furlough as broadcaster alters coverage for pandemic
STV News has put half of its top anchors on furlough as it scales back operations to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The central Scotland edition of STV News at Six is normally anchored by John...
View ArticleMan denies 'racially abusing' BBC News reporter ahead of live broadcast
A man has denied racially abusing a BBC News reporter and her crew as they waited to go on air on Sunday night. Sima Kotecha had been preparing to go live from Leicester city centre with reaction to...
View ArticleCoronavirus Journalism Excellence: Best TV and video journalism of the...
TV and video journalism has the unique ability to put the stories that matter right before the eyes of their viewers, which is of added importance as lockdown rules mean many are not able to leave...
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Harry Cole named new Sun political editor as Tom Newton Dunn leaves for Times...
Harry Cole will replace Sun political editor Tom Newton Dunn who is leaving the paper after 16 years to join Times Radio. Newton Dunn (pictured) will be a presenter and chief political commentator at...
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