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All3Media International’s Jonathan Hughes Exits For ITV Studios After Banijay Merger
Jonathan Hughes, a senior sales executive at All3Media International, is leaving the company after ten years to join ITV Studios, becoming its Vice President for Germany and Benelux Sales. The move is the latest in a string of senior departures from All3Media International following the completion of its merger with Banijay earlier this month, a…
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Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s Alfie Stirling argues that new chancellor John Healey faces an even harder task than his predecessor Rachel Reeves in tackling Britain’s cost of living crisis, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham promising urgent action to give families “some breathing space”. Healey inherits a bleak outlook for household incomes, far less preparation time,…
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), while elevating AI Minister Kanishka Narayan to attend cabinet. DSIT, created by the Conservative government in 2023, will have its responsibilities split across other departments, and the move means there is no longer a dedicated technology secretary, a post…
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MIKE PENCE: Here’s where we should look for the leadership America needs now more than ever
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has written an opinion piece marking one year since the death of Ed Feulner, co-founder of the Heritage Foundation and a key architect of the modern American conservative movement. Pence argues that Feulner’s approach to political leadership, prioritising the building of durable institutions and cultivating future leaders over chasing…
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Trump’s GOP clout faces Arizona test with House majority, governor’s race at stake
Arizona’s Republican primary elections on Tuesday are being viewed as a key test of President Donald Trump’s continued dominance over the GOP, with control of the House majority and the governor’s race among the stakes. Trump has already backed a string of successful candidates through the 2026 primary season, including securing a win for Ken…
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UK Music Chief Asks New PM Andy Burnham To Remove EU Touring Barriers
UK Music’s chief executive, Tom Kiehl, has written to newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to tackle post-Brexit barriers that make touring the EU difficult for British musicians. Kiehl set out five priorities for the incoming Labour leader, who is known to be a keen music fan, framing the demands as essential to…
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There’s a power struggle brewing in South Carolina, and Trump might not win
South Carolina’s Republican contest to fill the late Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat is becoming a test of President Donald Trump’s influence within the party. Trump has backed newly appointed Senator Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, but several Republicans are continuing to pursue the nomination, suggesting that his endorsement may no longer deter challengers as reliably…
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“Stop this idiocy” councillor accuses Labour of antisemitism over husband’s tattoos
A councillor has accused Labour of antisemitism during a dispute concerning tattoos worn by her husband, reportedly telling the party to “stop this idiocy”. The row matters because allegations of antisemitism within a political party are serious and can affect trust in its conduct and disciplinary processes. The available article text does not provide further…
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The prog-rock bands Ian Anderson always wanted to make fun of: “It wasn’t my favourite”
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has spoken about the prog-rock acts he once felt inclined to poke fun at, reflecting on his own band’s uneasy relationship with the genre despite frequently being grouped alongside its leading names. The comments highlight the long-standing tension between Jethro Tull’s folk-infused, theatrical style and the more grandiose excesses associated…
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Nick Clegg’s former special advisor – when he was Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister – is charged with sexually assaulting a woman
A man who formerly served as a special adviser to Nick Clegg during his time as Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman. The case links a former senior political aide to a serious criminal allegation, which is likely to attract attention given Clegg’s prominent role in…