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Dame Carolyn McCall, ITV's CEO, addressed the backlash over an interview on Good Morning Britain where presenter Ed Balls questioned his wife, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, about UK riots. Ofcom has decided not to investigate the complaints, citing the interview as fair and impartial, but warned ITV to ensure compliance in future.
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Hedge fund tycoon Sir Paul Marshall has acquired The Spectator magazine for £100 million, following a lengthy auction process. The deal comes after a failed bid by an Abu Dhabi-backed consortium, which was blocked by UK legislation prohibiting foreign ownership of British media assets. Marshall aims to enhance the magazine's potential while maintaining editorial independence.
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A recent Ofcom study reveals that for the first time, online news sources have overtaken television in popularity among UK adults, with 71% accessing news online compared to 70% via TV. Despite this shift, traditional media remains more trusted than online platforms.
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An inquest into Steve Dymond's suicide found insufficient evidence linking his appearance on The Jeremy Kyle Show to his death. The coroner ruled Dymond's mental distress, exacerbated by personal issues, was the primary factor. Dymond died a week after filming in May 2019, following a lie detector test that suggested infidelity.