BT and Warner complete sports streaming mega-deal September 1, 2022 Warner Bros Discovery and BT completed its ambitious 50:50 tie-up this morning, marking a major moment for live sports coverage in the UK. The deal brings together BT Sport and Eurosport UK under roof, which the companies say will eventually merge to make one single brand. BT Sport and Eurosport UK said they will retain [...]
Tributes paid to long-serving BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull who dies aged 66 September 1, 2022 Former colleagues and Piers Morgan were among those to pay heartfelt tributes to ex BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull, who has died aged 66. The broadcaster’s death after a five-year battle with prostate cancer was announced this morning, with former co-presenters remembering his “warmth, humour and being a brilliant journalist,” “Following a challenging and committed [...]
Sell on you crazy diamond: Bidders flock for Pink Floyd’s music catalogue August 31, 2022 Yet another suitor has joined the race to snap up Pink Floyd's music rights catalogue in an estimated £400m bid.
The BRIT: The school behind Adele turns 30 August 31, 2022 As the new academic year approaches, Croydon’s The BRIT School celebrates 30 years of churning out some of the world’s top talent.
Strikes start today at media group Reach after talks over journalist pay break down August 31, 2022 Daily Mirror and Daily Express journalists are set to go on strike over pay today after talks with media group Reach broke down.
Live music faces ‘existential threat’ as energy crisis dawns August 30, 2022 The music business has warned that venues and studios are in the midst of an “existential threat” amid the energy crisis and lack of support.
UK LinkedIn users targeted in hacking scam via connection requests ‘in disguise’ August 30, 2022 LinkedIn is being used by hackers to spread data stealing malware via sending connection requests in disguise of people working with reputed companies. Researchers reportedly found that scammers are exploiting Microsoft-owned LinkedIn’s chat and job posting features to share links and files that are laced with stealer malware. Since most LinkedIn users accept any and [...]
Insolvencies jump for small production firms despite TV and movie boom August 30, 2022 UK film and TV production company insolvencies jumped 69 per cent in the past year, as staff shortages continue to batter indie firms.
Ofcom gives merged BBC News channel the nod but calls for quality UK content August 26, 2022 Ofcom have called on the BBC to guarantee that the newly merged BBC News Channel will continue to provide high quality UK news.
Sony faces £5bn lawsuit over claims it ‘ripped off’ millions through PlayStation store August 22, 2022 Sony is set to face a £5bn class-action lawsuit, brought forward on behalf of 8.9m people, over claims it breached competition law by overcharging for digital PlayStation games and in-game purchases. The Japanese video game console maker is being sued by consumer rights campaigner Alex Neill, on behalf of millions of gamers, over its practice [...]