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Ofcom rescinds GB News breaches, ends politician presenter probes

Ofcom rescinds GB News breaches, ends politician presenter probes

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GB News hosts Esther McVey and Philip Davies shown interviewing Jacob Rees-Mogg. A programme presented by the pair has been found to have breached Ofcom impartiality rules. Picture: GB News/Youtube screenshot Ofcom has rescinded three rulings of due impartiality breaches it made against GB News after two others were quashed by a High Court judge. The regulator has also dropped six ongoing investigations relating to politicians presenting programmes at GB News, Talk TV and LBC as a result of last month’s judicial review win by GB News. The newly-withdrawn breach decisions related to three 2023 broadcasts presented by husband and wife duo Esther McVey and Philip Davies, both of whom were Conservative MPs at the time. (Davies has since lost his seat.) Like those quashed by the judicial review in February, the rulings said GB News breached impartiality requirements because the politicians had read out updates about news stories. Politicians are forbidden under the Broadcasting Code from presenting or reporting for a news programme, but they may present “current affairs” programmes. Until the judicial review, …

Clive Myrie: BBC presenter apologises for not declaring £145,000 in earnings | UK News

Clive Myrie: BBC presenter apologises for not declaring £145,000 in earnings | UK News

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BBC broadcaster Clive Myrie has apologised for failing to declare at least £145,000 for external work he undertook outside his role at the corporation. Figures suggest the 60-year-old newsreader earned at least £145,000, but it could have been more than £255,000, with the exact figure likely to be somewhere in between, according to retrospective entries to the BBC’s external events register. Apologising in a written statement on X, Myrie blamed the error on “several administrative issues” and said he will not be taking part in paid external events for the “foreseeable future”, except for some pre-existing commitments. “An apology – I’ve had several administrative issues, and I didn’t fill out the correct paperwork for some of my external public events, so they haven’t been published until now,” he said. “I’ve told the BBC I won’t be taking part in any more paid external events in the foreseeable future, beyond a handful of pre-existing commitments, so that this doesn’t happen again. “My sincere apologies.” X This content is provided by X, which may be using cookies …

Gregg Wallace: Law firm to investigate allegations against MasterChef presenter | UK News

Gregg Wallace: Law firm to investigate allegations against MasterChef presenter | UK News

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The production company that makes MasterChef has appointed a City law firm to lead the investigation into alleged misconduct by presenter Gregg Wallace. Wallace, 60, stepped down from the BBC cooking show on Thursday amid accusations he made sexual comments towards staff and celebrity guests on a range of programmes over 17 years. Banijay UK, the company that makes the programme, on Saturday said it had appointed Lewis Silkin to lead an investigation and called for anyone else wishing to raise concerns to contact the law firm’s team. “Lewis Silkin is a major City law firm with a highly experienced specialist investigations team which has overseen a broad range of high-profile workplace investigations,” it said. “Banijay UK has been impressed by the firm’s rigorous, in-depth, and impartial analysis and reporting.” A spokesperson added: “All information will be handled sensitively, and names of those providing evidence to the team will be kept confidential.” Wallace has been a presenter on the programme since 2005, as well as its spin-offs Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals. Banijay previously …

Prince William’s Earthshot Awards: Presenter Billy Porter has been ‘crying all day’ over Trump win | Science, Climate & Tech News

Prince William’s Earthshot Awards: Presenter Billy Porter has been ‘crying all day’ over Trump win | Science, Climate & Tech News

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The presenter of Prince William’s Earthshot Awards says he’s been “crying all day” following Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election. Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer spoke to Sky News ahead of presenting William’s environmental award ceremony in Cape Town. He said he had been feeling “horrible” following the election result and could not explain the outcome. Image: The Prince of Wales wore a jacket bought from a London market and biodegradable trainers. Pic: PA He said: “America has decided, everything has been laid out… good luck to you all, I’m here, I have a face on, we’re going to soldier on, that’s all, I have no idea. “There’s no more hiding, no more excuses, everybody knew and they decided for this [Donald Trump], so we’ll see. I have no answers for this.” An ardent supporter of Kamala Harris, he told his two million Instagram followers before Tuesday’s vote, that Americans had to decide if they wanted “democracy or not”. President-elect Trump is known to be a climate …

Jay Blades: BBC presenter denies coercive behaviour towards wife | UK News

Jay Blades: BBC presenter denies coercive behaviour towards wife | UK News

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BBC presenter Jay Blades has denied engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife. The 54-year-old, who fronts primetime show The Repair Shop, entered a not guilty plea at Worcester Crown Court on Friday. Wearing a dark suit and tie, Blades, of Claverley in Shropshire, spoke only to confirm his identity to the court clerk and to enter his plea. The charge alleges the controlling and coercive behaviour took place between 1 January 2023 and 12 September this year. It alleges his behaviour had a “serious effect” on his partner Lisa-Marie Zbozen, “namely that it caused her to fear on at least two occasions that violence would be used against her”. Ms Zbozen announced in an Instagram post on 2 May that the pair’s relationship was over. Blades appeared before the Recorder of Worcester, Judge James Burbidge KC, who rejected an application for part of the proceedings to be heard in private. A “short-form” copy of the indictment was read to Blades before he entered his plea. A more detailed version of the charge …

Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis and announces break from show

Heart Radio presenter Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis and announces break from show

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Heart Breakfast host Jamie Theakston has announced he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer. In a statement shared online on Tuesday, the 53-year-old said: “Hi Folks. As you know – I recently had an operation to remove a lesion from my vocal cords. © Getty ImagesJamie has revealed that he has been diagnosed with stage one laryngeal cancer. “The biopsy has identified this as stage 1 Laryngeal cancer. So – I have cancer – but cancer doesn’t have me. The prognosis is very positive and I’m hoping to be back with you in October.” He continued: “Until then I’ve been told to give my voice a rest and leave you in the mostly capable hands of JK and Amanda. © InstagramThe radio presenter revealed his diagnosis on social media “Big thanks to them and all the Global family who have been unbelievably supportive. Be thankful for this day, and when I next see you, I’ve got a great story to tell.” The star’s fans and friends were quick to send messages of support …

Jay Blades: The Repair Shop presenter charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against estranged wife | UK News

Jay Blades: The Repair Shop presenter charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against estranged wife | UK News

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The Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour against his estranged wife. The alleged behaviour includes physical and emotional abuse, according to court documents. The 54-year-old appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court and was bailed until another court appearance next month. Blades married fitness instructor Lisa Zbozen in November 2022 in Barbados, but in May she said she was “broken” after grabbing a bag of things and leaving home. West Mercia Police said he was charged on Thursday after they were called to an address on 3 May, the day after Ms Zbozen’s Instagram post, and began an investigation. Instagram This content is provided by Instagram, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Instagram cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented …

Telegraph Ukraine podcast presenter David Knowles dies aged 32

Telegraph Ukraine podcast presenter David Knowles dies aged 32

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Telegraph Ukraine: The Latest podcast presenter David Knowles, pictured speaking to The Daily T podcast in May 2024. Picture: Telegraph/Youtube screenshot The Telegraph has announced the death of David Knowles, who led its long-running Ukraine: The Latest podcast. The newsbrand said on Monday lunchtime: “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague, David Knowles. “David was a talented journalist and a much-loved friend and a colleague. He will be greatly missed.” The Telegraph later reported that Knowles is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest while in Gibraltar on Sunday. Knowles has worked at The Telegraph since 2020, first as deputy head of social media and then head of social media until June 2023 when he became head of audio development. Thanks for subscribing. Close However the 32-year-old was best-known for launching and presenting Ukraine: The Latest, which began life on Twitter Spaces when Russia launched its ground invasion in February 2022 before the team quickly pivoted to a daily podcast which is now approaching 100 million …

BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood reveals reason for absence in latest presenter shake-up

BBC Breakfast’s Carol Kirkwood reveals reason for absence in latest presenter shake-up

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BBC Breakfast viewers are used to waking up each weekday morning to see Carol Kirkwood reporting the latest weather forecast. But this week, the Scottish presenter has been missing from her regular spot, with fellow forecaster Matt Taylor stepping in to cover for her.  Taking to social media during her time off, Carol revealed that she’s been on holiday in the South West of England, beginning her trip on the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall, before travelling to Dartmouth in Devon.  © Mark Thomas/ShutterstockCarol Kirkwood has been absent from BBC Breakfast this week On Monday, Carol posted a series of snaps from her trip to the coast of Cornwall, including some stunning wildlife photos and an idyllic beach view. “Just visited Tresco (Isles of Scilly). @Hurtiagents. To call it stunning doesn’t do it justice. Weather beautiful. Fell in love with the red squirrels,” penned the star.  The following day, she shared some picturesque photos of Dartmouth, writing in the caption: “Dartmouth looking lovely bathed in the morning sunshine @Hurtiagents. Hope you have a fab day.” …

BBC Presenter Exposes Sunaks Coalition Of Chaos Claim

BBC Presenter Exposes Sunaks Coalition Of Chaos Claim

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A Tory minister was skewered by a BBC presenter over Rishi Sunak’s claim that the UK is heading for a hung parliament at the next election. Health minister Maria Caulfield struggled to answer as Justin Webb pointed out the major flaws in the prime minister’s argument. Sunak has said an analysis of last week’s local elections, in which the Tories lost nearly 500 seats, showed Keir Starmer will not win a majority and will need to be “propped up by the SNP, Liberal Democrats and Greens”. That was a reference to a projection by the polling expert Michael Thrasher, who said the results suggest Labour’s lead over the Conservatives is just seven points, well short of what opinion polls have been saying for months. However, other polling experts pointed out that Thrasher’s forecast was based on the assumption that Scotland – where there were no local elections last week – would vote the same way it did in 2019, when Labour won just one seat. On Radio 4′s Today programme this morning, Webb told Caulfield: …