War with the Beeb is now harder to fight March 25, 2020 The coronavirus crisis bombards us with radical, sweeping change on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Economic rules are being redrawn, our social fabric is being tested and businesses are facing disruption on a scale unimaginable just weeks ago. Amid the tsunami of change, it’s worth pausing to consider the smaller ripples that may pass [...]
Amazon and Ebay blasted over failure to crack down on virus profiteers March 25, 2020 Amazon and Ebay are failing to clamp down on coronavirus profiteers using their platforms to sell products at “ridiculous” prices, a new investigation has revealed. Third-party sellers have been accused of exploiting the pandemic to ramp up prices for products that are difficult or impossible to find in local shops. Household items including cleaning products, [...]
Three’s ‘real’ 5G ad banned after mobile rivals file complaint March 25, 2020 An advert promoting Three’s 5G network has been banned after two rival mobile operators said the campaign was misleading. EE owner BT and Vodafone filed complaints to the advertising watchdog about the newspaper and social media ads, which claimed Three was the only provider to offer “real” 5G. Under advertising rules, a brand must be [...]
UK radio stations get coronavirus boost as housebound Brits tune in March 24, 2020 UK radio stations have reported a surge in listening numbers in recent weeks as housebound Brits turn to the airwaves during the coronavirus crisis. Media group Global, which owns stations such as Heart, Capital and LBC, said digital radio reach was up 15 per cent between 9 and 17 March, while listening hours rose nine [...]
Netflix donates £1m to emergency coronavirus fund for film and TV crew March 24, 2020 Netflix has donated £1m to establish a new emergency relief fund aimed at supporting film and TV crew unable to work during the coronavirus crisis. The fund, established with BFI and the Film and TV Charity, will provide short-term support to the thousands of full-time workers and freelancers affected by the closure of productions across [...]
Public urged to be vigilant amid rise in online coronavirus scams March 24, 2020 Members of the public have been urged to be vigilant due to a rise in online scams related to the coronavirus outbreak. Consumer groups warned that unscrupulous criminals were exploiting fears about the pandemic to prey on unsuspecting victims — particularly older and vulnerable people isolated from family and friends. National Trading Standards reported an [...]
BT in talks to sell French business to Computacenter March 24, 2020 BT today said it is in exclusive discussions to sell its French business to British IT services and consulting firm Computacenter. The telecoms giant’s French division, which manages and maintains IT and network infrastructure, pulled in revenue of roughly £104m last year. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal. The move marks [...]
Disney Plus: UK launch to go ahead amid coronavirus outbreak March 23, 2020 Disney fans are poised to gain access to hundreds of films and TV shows as the US media giant launches its new streaming service amid the coronavirus crisis. Disney Plus will be available to UK viewers from tomorrow, though the company has said streaming quality will be reduced across Europe amid concerns the pandemic has [...]
Coronavirus: MPs call for emergency funding for cultural organisations March 23, 2020 MPs today called for urgent government support for cultural organisations hit by closures and postponements due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Tate galleries, V&A and Natural History Museum are among scores of cultural institutions that have been forced to close their doors due to the pandemic. The National Trust yesterday reversed its decision to keep [...]
New York Times buys audio news platform Audm March 23, 2020 The New York Times today said it has acquired audio news platform Audm as it looks to tap into the growing popularity of on-demand listening. Audm, which was founded in 2016, turns longform written articles into audio tracks, which are then narrated by professional voice actors. The audio app gives subscribers access to hours of [...]
