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Former culture secretary warns Netflix revolution has made BBC licence fee unsustainable

Sir John Whittingdale was the last culture secretary to renegotiate the BBC charter including the licence fee but now believes it needs to find a new means of funding

The Independent UK

Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.

Evening Standard

AI copyright rules ‘threaten to rip rug from under’ artists, warns MP

Ministers could introduce an exception to copyright law for ‘text data and mining’.

The Independent UK

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Are we witnessing the death of ‘distinctive’ British TV?

ITV had a huge hit with the powerful real-life drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ back in January, but the broadcaster believes that it’s getting harder and harder to make ‘very distinctively British’ shows. Katie Rosseinsky explores why series like this might be a dying breed

The Independent UK

New data powers ‘could allow DWP to snoop on pensioners’ bank accounts’

Culture minister Sir John Whittingdale said the powers would be “focused” on benefit claimants, but MPs were not convinced.

The Independent UK

Gambling and crypto lobbyists pay £3k to sit alongside Tory ministers

Amazon and TikTok representatives also among those attending ‘policy’ discussions at party conference

The Guardian - UK

5G rollout in local areas given £40 million funding boost

The funding is designed to help towns, cities and rural areas use advanced wireless connectivity to drive innovation.

The Independent UK

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Tougher rules will target illegal ads and fake influencer scams, says Government

New plans to protect consumers and children online follow a review into paid-for online advertising as part of the Online Advertising Programme.

The Independent UK

BBC may need to consider alternative funding options in future, minister says

Culture minister Sir John Whittingdale suggested the decline in licence fee payers could mean the BBC needs to consider other funding options.

The Independent UK

Music festivals safe for women, but ‘always an element of risk’, says minister

Media minister Sir John Whittingdale said he would not have let his children attend music festivals if he did not believe they were safe.

The Independent UK

Channel 4’s dependence on ad revenue concerns Government, says minister

The broadcaster has reshuffled its schedule after a ‘downturn in the ad-market’.

The Independent UK

New industry working group to consider pay issues over music streaming

The move was confirmed in a letter to the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee by Sir John Whittingdale.

The Independent UK

Online portal allows you to search for public notices in your area

It has been developed by the local news media industry - including the owners of the Manchester Evening News Reach plc which built the website - with £1 million from the Google News Initiative.

Manchester Evening News

Essex mental health inquiry pointless without legal powers, say families

Call for review to have statutory powers to make witnesses give evidence after only 11 of 14,000 come forward

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Daily Mirror

14 times Tories attacked Gary Lineker as weak PM tries to deflect blame for BBC crisis

The BBC is accused of caving into pressure from Tories over Gary Lineker, who has been brutally attacked by MPs - with one branding him a "whinging baby" after he criticised the government's Illegal Immigration Bill

The Independent UK

‘Confusion’ over whether Lineker is subject to same rules as BBC staff

Richard Sambrook, who was director of news at the BBC, said ‘impartiality is crucial’ but ‘not as serious’ for sports presenters to express views.

The Independent UK

UK will have enough turkeys for Christmas despite bird flu, minister insists

From November 7, birdkeepers in England will be legally required to house their poultry indoors in a bid to tackle the spread of bird flu.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's die-hard allies and pop star party at his wedding do on donor's estate

Jacob Rees-Mogg, Nadine Dorries and even pop star Holly Valance in a Rolls-Royce were spotted turning up to JCB tycoon Lord Bamford's Grade-I listed manor near Chipping Norton

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Bristol Post

BBC licence fee will end in our lifetimes, former culture secretary claims

He says the licence fee model “has many flaws”

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson's pick for sleaze review chair warned over £1000-an-hour 'advice'

Former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has pocketed up to £1,000-an-hour for providing “advice” to a consultancy firm - but says they were for 'one-off' speeches to 'small audiences'

The Guardian - UK

Flogging Channel 4 won’t bring about the longed-for British reply to Netflix

Prospective buyers will see a clear tension between public service obligations and making profits

Daily Record

Outrage at Downing Street cover up as truth of Mark Thatcher's business dealings locked away until 2053

GOVERNMENT refuse to reveal historic files revealing how Margaret Thatcher used her influence to help her wheeler-dealer son make his fortune in Middle East.

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