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âWhat has the BBC ever done for me?â Romesh Ranganathan reboots corporationâs 1985 licence fee plea
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âWhat has the BBC ever done for me?â Romesh Ranganathan reboots corporationâs 1985 licence fee plea
As with the John Cleese original, comedian is supported by famous faces from Claudia Winkleman to David Jason
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/19/bbc-advert-romesh-ranganathan-reboot-john-cleese-licence-fee-plea
about 2 hours ago
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Here be dragons: does moving power to the north work?
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Here be dragons: does moving power to the north work?
Andy Burnhamâs recent promise to create a âNo 10 Northâ echoes BBCâs successful Out of London plan
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/19/here-be-dragons-does-moving-power-to-the-north-work
about 10 hours ago
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Farageâs furious clash with Times editor stuns figures close to him
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Farageâs furious clash with Times editor stuns figures close to him
âStrong confrontationâ comes at fragile moment for Reformâs relations with rightwing media as coverage turns negative
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/18/nigel-farage-clash-times-editor-reform
1 day ago
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âLaws were brokenâ: multistate effort to stop Paramountâs $111bn merger heads to court
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âLaws were brokenâ: multistate effort to stop Paramountâs $111bn merger heads to court
Attorneys general from 12 states are suing to block the Paramount-Warner Bros deal they say violates antitrust law
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/17/paramount-warner-bros-merger
2 days ago
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âBrazen corruptionâ: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts
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âBrazen corruptionâ: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts
Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing presidentâs posts first
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/16/trump-media-truth-social-posts
3 days ago
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Claudia Winkleman quits her chatshow after seven episodes
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Claudia Winkleman quits her chatshow after seven episodes
Host of The Claudia Winkleman Show was âjust too nervous to enjoy itâ
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/16/the-claudia-winkleman-show-quits-chatshow-too-nervous
3 days ago
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The Dacre dynasty: how the Daily Mailâs fearsome former editor still shapes the British press
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The Dacre dynasty: how the Daily Mailâs fearsome former editor still shapes the British press
Paul Dacre broke new ground in selling readers an angry rightwing perspective. Today, most of Fleet Street is run by his disciples
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/jul/16/the-dacre-dynasty-how-the-daily-mails-fearsome-former-editor-still-shapes-the-british-press
3 days ago
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Dale Vince to get damages from Daily Mail publisher over misleading article
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Dale Vince to get damages from Daily Mail publisher over misleading article
Court of appeal rules Labour donor suffered âobvious injusticeâ over photo next to the words âsex harassmentâ
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/15/dale-vince-damage-daily-mail-misleading
4 days ago
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UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew
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UK 16- and 17-year-olds to be encouraged to follow midnight social media curfew
Midnight to 6am block on some apps is latest stage of Labourâs bid to protect young people from online harms
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/14/uk-16-17-year-olds-midnight-social-media-curfew
5 days ago
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BBC faces âreal jeopardyâ as licence fee payments fall faster than expected
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BBC faces âreal jeopardyâ as licence fee payments fall faster than expected
Director general Matt Brittin says funding model ties corporation to the past as number of licences falls by 539,000
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/14/bbc-faces-real-jeopardy-as-licence-fee-payments-fall-faster-than-expected
5 days ago
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US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
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US state attorneys general file lawsuit in effort to block Paramount merger
A bipartisan group argue in lawsuit that $110bn merger would hurt competition and lead to thousands of job losses
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/13/paramount-warner-bros-merger-lawsuit
6 days ago
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EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from âpredatory algorithmsâ
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EU chief pledges social media ban to protect children from âpredatory algorithmsâ
Ursula von der Leyenâs commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13s
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/eu-social-media-ban-children-under-13-ursula-von-der-leyen
6 days ago
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Christopher Nolan says people âdisdainâ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ânonsenseâ
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Christopher Nolan says people âdisdainâ AI and the idea it will replace humans is ânonsenseâ
Odyssey director addresses industry fears over artificial intelligence and says rightwing criticism of Lupita Nyongâo as Helen of Troy is âirrelevantâ
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/13/christopher-nolan-odyssey-director-comments-ai-artificial-intelligence
7 days ago
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The prince and the âprofessional liarâ: inside Harryâs battle against the Daily Mail
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The prince and the âprofessional liarâ: inside Harryâs battle against the Daily Mail
How the celebrity-backed legal action against one of Britainâs most powerful newspapers fell apart
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/12/prince-harry-and-professional-liar-battle-daily-mail
7 days ago
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancer
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TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancer
Murnaghan âdied peacefullyâ at his home in London on Saturday, says his family
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/11/tv-presenter-dermot-murnaghan-dies-after-being-ill-with-prostate-cancer
8 days ago
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John Humphrys criticises successors on âirritatingâ Today programme
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John Humphrys criticises successors on âirritatingâ Today programme
Ex-presenter of BBC Radio 4 show complains in Guardian of âgratuitous gratitudeâ and âgushingâ between host and guest
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/11/john-humphrys-today-programmme-bbc-radio-4-irritating
8 days ago
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Netflix reportedly among parties in talks to buy Letterboxd
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Netflix reportedly among parties in talks to buy Letterboxd
Sony Pictures and Paramount are said to also be among potential buyers for the film-focused social platform
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/10/letterboxd-netflix-sales-talks
9 days ago
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EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of âaddictive designâ
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EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of âaddictive designâ
Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to âcompulsive useâ
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/eu-accuses-meta-failing-tackle-mental-health-risks-addictive-design
9 days ago
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Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic before explosion that killed her, court hears
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Daphne Caruana Galizia screamed in panic before explosion that killed her, court hears
Businessman stands trial over death of Maltese journalist killed by bomb in her car after she reported on corruption
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/daphne-caruana-galizia-explosion-killed-her-witness-court
10 days ago
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Doreen Lawrence will not foot any of legal bill for failed attempt to sue Daily Mail
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Doreen Lawrence will not foot any of legal bill for failed attempt to sue Daily Mail
Exclusive: Source close to co-claimant Prince Harry says he is protective of social campaigner and will not âsee her out of pocketâ
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/09/doreen-lawrence-legal-bill-failed-sue-daily-mail-prince-harry
10 days ago
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LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests
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LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests
The advocacy groupâs Where We Are In Film study finds a decrease in queer people of color and zero trans characters in 2025 films
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/09/lgbtq-film-representation-glaad-study
10 days ago
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US judge throws out Trumpâs $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post
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US judge throws out Trumpâs $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post
Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to porn industry helped to fund Trumpâs media operation
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/08/trump-washington-post-defamation-lawsuit
11 days ago
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Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Mail publisher over phone-hacking claims
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Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Mail publisher over phone-hacking claims
Duke of Sussex and other prominent figures could face legal bill of up to ÂŁ50m after ruling in high court
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/07/prince-harry-lawsuit-mail-publisher-phone-hacking-claims
12 days ago
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Prince Harry begins visit to the UK as ruling expected in court battle with Daily Mail publisher â latest updates
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Prince Harry begins visit to the UK as ruling expected in court battle with Daily Mail publisher â latest updates
Result of court case against Associated Newspapers Limited expected this afternoon
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/jul/07/prince-harry-duke-duchess-sussex-daily-mail-associated-newspapers-meghan-high-court-latest-news-updates
12 days ago
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Sky owner announces ÂŁ1.6bn takeover of ITVâs broadcasting arm
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Sky owner announces ÂŁ1.6bn takeover of ITVâs broadcasting arm
US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UKâs biggest commercial broadcaster
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/06/sky-owner-announces-16bn-takeover-of-itvs-broadcasting-arm
13 days ago
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Delivery firm Evri sues BBC for ÂŁ1.2m over Panorama documentary
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Delivery firm Evri sues BBC for ÂŁ1.2m over Panorama documentary
Company seeks redress for contracts it says it has lost as a result of programmeâs claims about its business practices
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/05/delivery-firm-evri-sues-bbc-for-12m-over-panorama-documentary
14 days ago
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âTough pill to swallowâ: LadBible boss on the traffic hit from Metaâs feed shake-up
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âTough pill to swallowâ: LadBible boss on the traffic hit from Metaâs feed shake-up
Digital publishers struggle to reinvent business model after algorithm is changed in favour of promoting creator content
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/05/meta-algorithm-digital-publishers-ladbible
14 days ago
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Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
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Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen worldâs richest person was to air his views and âinterfereâ in British politics
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/04/elon-musk-uk-race-immigration-spacex-ipo
15 days ago
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Maltaâs âtrial of the centuryâ revives interest in murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
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Maltaâs âtrial of the centuryâ revives interest in murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
Investigative journalist had enemies in high places and accused, Yorgen Fenech, is establishment figure from powerful family
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/04/malta-murder-trial-daphne-caruana-galizia-journalist
15 days ago
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UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
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UK parents warned over posting images of children amid AI sexual abuse fears
Exclusive: National Crime Agency and safety watchdog issue guidance amid rise in explicit material online
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/03/ai-sexual-abuse-fears-uk-parents-warned-posting-images-children-national-crime-agency
16 days ago
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Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes âabuse and misinformationâ
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Lisa Nandy quits X over fears Musk-owned site pushes âabuse and misinformationâ
Culture secretary says her department will stop using platform, citing concerns over far-right content fuelling violence and division
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/02/lisa-nandy-culture-social-media-x-abuse-misinformation
16 days ago
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MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian âsoft powerâ cartoon Masha and the Bear
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MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian âsoft powerâ cartoon Masha and the Bear
Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns childrenâs show contains unsubtle âpropaganda contentâ
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/02/mps-uk-broadcast-russian-cartoon-masha-and-the-bear
17 days ago
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BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer
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BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer
Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/01/bbc-staff-fear-strike-action-pay-rise-offer-anger
18 days ago
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UK âminded toâ intervene in Paramountâs $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery
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UK âminded toâ intervene in Paramountâs $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
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/30/uk-intervene-paramount-takeover-warner-bros-discovery
19 days ago
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Telegraphâs ÂŁ575m takeover by German group completed
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Telegraphâs ÂŁ575m takeover by German group completed
Acquisition by Axel Springer ends three years of uncertainty over ownership of 172-year-old titles
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/30/telegraph-takeover-germany-axel-springer
19 days ago
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Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate media business
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Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into separate media business
Entertainment arm split from mobile and broadband in move that raises questions over future of Sky News
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/29/comcast-spin-off-nbcuniversal-sky-media-mobile-cable-broadband
20 days ago
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Sky makes ÂŁ2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm
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Sky makes ÂŁ2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm
Deal could be announced in July and vow will safeguard future of shows such as Coronation Street and Love Island
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/28/sky-makes-spending-pledge-as-it-prepares-takeover-of-itv-broadcasting-arm
21 days ago
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âTech firms are losing the publicâ: social media age bans near tipping point
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âTech firms are losing the publicâ: social media age bans near tipping point
UK is latest country to set minimum age for social media access but big tech is fighting back globally against curbs
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/28/tech-firms-are-losing-the-public-social-media-age-bans-near-tipping-point
21 days ago
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GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser
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GB News pundit charged with fraud during time as Labour adviser
Exclusive: Matthew Torbitt faces two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to travel and expense claims
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/27/gb-news-pundit-matthew-torbitt-charged-fraud-labour-adviser
22 days ago
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Today programme suffers âbody blowâ as BBC prioritises social and digital content
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Today programme suffers âbody blowâ as BBC prioritises social and digital content
Staff at Radio 4 show, which has 5 million listeners, told making content for likes of TikTok will take precedence for correspondents
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/27/today-programme-bbc-social-digital-content-radio-4
22 days ago
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Radio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson taking break from broadcasting over health issues
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Radio 2 DJ Trevor Nelson taking break from broadcasting over health issues
BBC presenter, 62, âconcentrating on getting better, being back to 100% me and getting back behind the micâ
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/26/radio-2-dj-trevor-nelson-taking-break-from-broadcasting-over-health-issues
23 days ago
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Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over attempts to âsilenceâ her
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Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta over attempts to âsilenceâ her
Former employee files complaint accusing company of âcoercive surveillanceâ and first amendment violation
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/25/whistleblower-sarah-wynn-williams-sues-meta-attempts-to-silence-her-careless-people
24 days ago
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Elizabeth Warren says âfrenzyâ of mergers under Trump could be reversed
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Elizabeth Warren says âfrenzyâ of mergers under Trump could be reversed
Senator warns of âtsunami of angerâ against big companies and suggests future administrations may undo key deals
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/25/elizabeth-warren-trump-mergers
24 days ago
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Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows
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Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows
Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more âconvincing strategy is requiredâ
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/24/australia-under-16-social-media-ban-no-substantial-effects-study
24 days ago
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Dettol apologises after âtoxic menâ advert sparks backlash in China
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Dettol apologises after âtoxic menâ advert sparks backlash in China
British disinfectant brand withdraws advert about a manâs efforts to find a âclean and untouchedâ woman
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/24/dettol-apologises-toxic-men-advert-backlash-china
25 days ago
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Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads banned over ârecycledâ clothing claims
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Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads banned over ârecycledâ clothing claims
UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/24/adidas-uniqlo-calvin-klein-ads-banned-asa-uk-recycled
26 days ago
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Europeâs media look on in bemusement at post-Brexit ârevolving doorâ of UK prime ministers
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Europeâs media look on in bemusement at post-Brexit ârevolving doorâ of UK prime ministers
Front pages across the continent reflect on Britainâs political turmoil after Starmer becomes sixth prime minister to quit since 2016
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/23/urope-media-bemusement-downing-street-post-brexit-revolving-door
26 days ago
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UK plans to give established media more visibility on YouTube and TikTok
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UK plans to give established media more visibility on YouTube and TikTok
Move for greater prominence on social media comes as ministers warn online misinformation risk becoming âexistential for our democracyâ
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/22/uk-youtube-tiktok-established-media-prominence-misinformation-risk
26 days ago
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ABC encourages viewers to back network amid FCC investigations
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ABC encourages viewers to back network amid FCC investigations
Network launches ad on The View, which is target of one of two FCC investigations currently seeking public comment
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jun/22/abc-fcc-investigations
27 days ago
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UK taxpayers want higher levies on big tech companies, survey shows
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UK taxpayers want higher levies on big tech companies, survey shows
Two-thirds of respondents support increasing the 2% digital services tax for multinationals
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/22/uk-tax-higher-levies-big-tech-digital-services
27 days ago
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