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Michael Savage
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· Nov 29
Move over, Murdoch: will Lord Rothermere be Britain’s most powerful media mogul?
The Daily Mail owner has the Telegraph titles in his sights as part of a long-held ambition to create a dominant stable of rightwing newspapers
www.theguardian.com
NEW: Should Lord Rothermere clinch the Telegraph, he will have a UK media empire that truly eclipses Murdoch.
But who is the Mail proprietor, what does he want with the Tel - & will he get it?
Our deep dive into the people & politics behind a blockbuster deal:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
But who is the Mail proprietor, what does he want with the Tel - & will he get it?
Our deep dive into the people & politics behind a blockbuster deal:
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Side point: it is literally Andrew Windsor’s birthday!
February 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Side point: it is literally Andrew Windsor’s birthday!
Reposted by Michael Savage
BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC News reported reut.rs/4s0NSPL
February 19, 2026 at 10:08 AM
BREAKING: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC News reported reut.rs/4s0NSPL
NEW: YouTube's living room takeover latest...
The television has replaced laptops, tablets and smartphones as the most common device for UK viewers to watch YouTube at home.
Barb data.
Amazing to think YouTube founded just 21 years ago...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The television has replaced laptops, tablets and smartphones as the most common device for UK viewers to watch YouTube at home.
Barb data.
Amazing to think YouTube founded just 21 years ago...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
TV set is most popular way to watch YouTube in UK, study finds
Television outranks laptops, tablets and smartphones across all age groups, according to audience review
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
NEW: YouTube's living room takeover latest...
The television has replaced laptops, tablets and smartphones as the most common device for UK viewers to watch YouTube at home.
Barb data.
Amazing to think YouTube founded just 21 years ago...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The television has replaced laptops, tablets and smartphones as the most common device for UK viewers to watch YouTube at home.
Barb data.
Amazing to think YouTube founded just 21 years ago...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Peter Mandelson’s Wikipedia page was edited repeatedly by an anonymous user who was later banned for making paid edits
The edits to Mandelson’s page downplayed his support of the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, says the TBIJ.
Their story here:
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
The edits to Mandelson’s page downplayed his support of the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, says the TBIJ.
Their story here:
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
Epstein details removed from Mandelson’s Wikipedia page by paid editor
As the then-ambassador came under fire, an anonymous user tried to downplay his history of support for Jeffrey Epstein
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
February 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Peter Mandelson’s Wikipedia page was edited repeatedly by an anonymous user who was later banned for making paid edits
The edits to Mandelson’s page downplayed his support of the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, says the TBIJ.
Their story here:
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
The edits to Mandelson’s page downplayed his support of the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, says the TBIJ.
Their story here:
www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026...
NEW: Big cuts coming at the BBC as execs say licence fee payments falling faster than predicted.
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
BBC to pursue cuts of up to £600m as bosses point to fall in licence fee income
Job losses and programming cancellations expected after Tim Davie tells staff broadcaster is not a ‘protected species’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
NEW: Big cuts coming at the BBC as execs say licence fee payments falling faster than predicted.
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
10% cuts - jobs and output to go… Tim Davie making big calls on the way out.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
NEW: Lisa Nandy referring the Mail's proposed takeover of the Telegraph to competition and media watchdogs..!
The Telegraph sale saga is cursed to continue for some months yet.
Story soon.
The Telegraph sale saga is cursed to continue for some months yet.
Story soon.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
NEW: Lisa Nandy referring the Mail's proposed takeover of the Telegraph to competition and media watchdogs..!
The Telegraph sale saga is cursed to continue for some months yet.
Story soon.
The Telegraph sale saga is cursed to continue for some months yet.
Story soon.
The concept of “elite capture” is a powerful tool for helping to explain what is happening to politics.
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The concept of “elite capture” is a powerful tool for helping to explain what is happening to politics.
NEW: Paul Dacre, ex-Mail editor: It was “bitterly wounding” to face claims of tapping/hacking from Doreen Lawrence, after campaigning over her son's death.
He said an article Lawrence is complaining about was given to him... by ex-home sec Jack Straw!
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
He said an article Lawrence is complaining about was given to him... by ex-home sec Jack Straw!
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Paul Dacre says claims Mail broke law to target Doreen Lawrence ‘bitterly wounding’
Ex-editor of Daily Mail tells high court he is appalled by allegations about its journalists by Stephen Lawrence’s mother and others
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:46 PM
NEW: Paul Dacre, ex-Mail editor: It was “bitterly wounding” to face claims of tapping/hacking from Doreen Lawrence, after campaigning over her son's death.
He said an article Lawrence is complaining about was given to him... by ex-home sec Jack Straw!
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
He said an article Lawrence is complaining about was given to him... by ex-home sec Jack Straw!
Story:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
NEW: BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM
NEW: BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
NEW: The UK’s media regulator Ofcom accused of abandoning “any pretence” of guarding against misleading/biased coverage, as it refuses to investigate GB News interview with Donald Trump.
Some had pointed to this as a test case for Ofcom.
No comment from GB News
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Some had pointed to this as a test case for Ofcom.
No comment from GB News
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate ‘misleading’ GB News Trump interview
US president not challenged over false claims climate change is ‘hoax’ and parts of London have sharia law
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
NEW: The UK’s media regulator Ofcom accused of abandoning “any pretence” of guarding against misleading/biased coverage, as it refuses to investigate GB News interview with Donald Trump.
Some had pointed to this as a test case for Ofcom.
No comment from GB News
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Some had pointed to this as a test case for Ofcom.
No comment from GB News
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
They have been told they are being monitored by the Iranian state, despite being in exile.
Their families are interrogated and threatened with asset seizures.
Extraordinary pressure being put on BBC Persian service journalists:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Their families are interrogated and threatened with asset seizures.
Extraordinary pressure being put on BBC Persian service journalists:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
BBC Persian journalists say Iran monitoring them and targeting their families
Reporters say relatives in Iran have been questioned and persecuted in an effort to curb coverage of unrest
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:24 AM
They have been told they are being monitored by the Iranian state, despite being in exile.
Their families are interrogated and threatened with asset seizures.
Extraordinary pressure being put on BBC Persian service journalists:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Their families are interrogated and threatened with asset seizures.
Extraordinary pressure being put on BBC Persian service journalists:
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Wow - Will Lewis OUT at the Washington Post.
Comes after hundreds of journalists laid off and a huge outcry.
Comes after hundreds of journalists laid off and a huge outcry.
Will Lewis is resigning as WaPo CEO, former Tumblr CEO Jeff D’Onofrio is the paper’s new acting CEO and publisher, per memos to staff
February 7, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Wow - Will Lewis OUT at the Washington Post.
Comes after hundreds of journalists laid off and a huge outcry.
Comes after hundreds of journalists laid off and a huge outcry.
NEW: Researcher paid private investigators for info about alleged unlawful activity at Daily Mail publisher, high court has heard.
Graham Johnson made payments, mainly funded by Max Mosley. Says he never paid for witness testimony - only journalistic material:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Graham Johnson made payments, mainly funded by Max Mosley. Says he never paid for witness testimony - only journalistic material:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Researcher paid people for testimony about Daily Mail, high court told
Former phone hacker Graham Johnson denies claims, saying payments were part of effort to draw attention to unlawful behaviour by media
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
NEW: Researcher paid private investigators for info about alleged unlawful activity at Daily Mail publisher, high court has heard.
Graham Johnson made payments, mainly funded by Max Mosley. Says he never paid for witness testimony - only journalistic material:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Graham Johnson made payments, mainly funded by Max Mosley. Says he never paid for witness testimony - only journalistic material:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
NEW: ‘It’s an absolute bloodbath’: Washington Post lays off hundreds of workers
The Jeff Bezos era not unfolding in the way many hoped in 2013.
Big news and a grim day:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
The Jeff Bezos era not unfolding in the way many hoped in 2013.
Big news and a grim day:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
‘It’s an absolute bloodbath’: Washington Post lays off hundreds of workers
Former Post executive editor blasts owner Jeff Bezos’s ‘sickening efforts to curry favor’ with Trump
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
NEW: ‘It’s an absolute bloodbath’: Washington Post lays off hundreds of workers
The Jeff Bezos era not unfolding in the way many hoped in 2013.
Big news and a grim day:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
The Jeff Bezos era not unfolding in the way many hoped in 2013.
Big news and a grim day:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
SCOOP: I understand the Mark Thompson was sounded out about applying for a second stint at the helm of the BBC to steer it through a crucial period.
But he's committed to CNN and staying put...
Details:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
But he's committed to CNN and staying put...
Details:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Mark Thompson was approached about return to BBC as director general
Former chief was sounded out about applying for his old job but said he was committed to CNN, it is understood
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM
SCOOP: I understand the Mark Thompson was sounded out about applying for a second stint at the helm of the BBC to steer it through a crucial period.
But he's committed to CNN and staying put...
Details:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
But he's committed to CNN and staying put...
Details:
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
NEW: Older women disappear from BBC presenting roles - while older men seen as gaining “gravitas”, an internal review has found.
It hears older women either have to look younger or adopt “idiosyncratic personas”.
No surprise to some women in TV I spoke to…
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
It hears older women either have to look younger or adopt “idiosyncratic personas”.
No surprise to some women in TV I spoke to…
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
Older women ‘disappear’ from BBC presenting roles, internal review finds
Older men seen as ‘gaining wisdom’ but women must keep looking younger or be ‘idiosyncratic’, review hears
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:04 AM
NEW: Older women disappear from BBC presenting roles - while older men seen as gaining “gravitas”, an internal review has found.
It hears older women either have to look younger or adopt “idiosyncratic personas”.
No surprise to some women in TV I spoke to…
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
It hears older women either have to look younger or adopt “idiosyncratic personas”.
No surprise to some women in TV I spoke to…
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
NEW: Tim Davie will stand down as the BBC's director general on 2 April.
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's director of nations, will act as Interim Director-General until a new, permanent Director-General starts.
Process to find Davie's replacement is underway.
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's director of nations, will act as Interim Director-General until a new, permanent Director-General starts.
Process to find Davie's replacement is underway.
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 PM
NEW: Tim Davie will stand down as the BBC's director general on 2 April.
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's director of nations, will act as Interim Director-General until a new, permanent Director-General starts.
Process to find Davie's replacement is underway.
Rhodri Talfan Davies, the BBC's director of nations, will act as Interim Director-General until a new, permanent Director-General starts.
Process to find Davie's replacement is underway.
NEW: Sadie Frost tells court there was ‘price put on my head’ by Daily Mail publisher
Her legal team points to emails stating ANL journalist was "interested" in stories about her from a convicted phone hacker.
ANL denies allegations of unlawful info gathering.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Her legal team points to emails stating ANL journalist was "interested" in stories about her from a convicted phone hacker.
ANL denies allegations of unlawful info gathering.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Sadie Frost tells court there was ‘price put on my head’ by Daily Mail publisher
The actor gave evidence to allege Associated Newspapers Ltd used services of convicted phone hacker
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:44 PM
NEW: Sadie Frost tells court there was ‘price put on my head’ by Daily Mail publisher
Her legal team points to emails stating ANL journalist was "interested" in stories about her from a convicted phone hacker.
ANL denies allegations of unlawful info gathering.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Her legal team points to emails stating ANL journalist was "interested" in stories about her from a convicted phone hacker.
ANL denies allegations of unlawful info gathering.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
NEW: BBC faces ‘profound jeopardy’ without funding overhaul, Tim Davie tells the Guardian.
He rejects ads/subscriptions to fund the BBC but also doesn't want to keep pushing up licence fee.
Sounds like the BBC may push for a household levy, increasing the base.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
He rejects ads/subscriptions to fund the BBC but also doesn't want to keep pushing up licence fee.
Sounds like the BBC may push for a household levy, increasing the base.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 AM
NEW: BBC faces ‘profound jeopardy’ without funding overhaul, Tim Davie tells the Guardian.
He rejects ads/subscriptions to fund the BBC but also doesn't want to keep pushing up licence fee.
Sounds like the BBC may push for a household levy, increasing the base.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
He rejects ads/subscriptions to fund the BBC but also doesn't want to keep pushing up licence fee.
Sounds like the BBC may push for a household levy, increasing the base.
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/j...
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9.4 million for #TheTraitors finale (9.6 million peak), up 2 million on last year.
The Celeb Traitors was out ahead with 11 million deadline.com/2026/01/the-...
The Celeb Traitors was out ahead with 11 million deadline.com/2026/01/the-...
‘The Traitors’ Hits Record High Audience For Season 4 Finale On The BBC
'The Traitors' Season 4 came to a dramatic conclusion on the BBC last night. A record number of viewers were watching as a winner was crowned.
deadline.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:15 AM
9.4 million for #TheTraitors finale (9.6 million peak), up 2 million on last year.
The Celeb Traitors was out ahead with 11 million deadline.com/2026/01/the-...
The Celeb Traitors was out ahead with 11 million deadline.com/2026/01/the-...
Wow, Rachel did an absolute number on Faraaz. Best Traitor ever?
January 23, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Wow, Rachel did an absolute number on Faraaz. Best Traitor ever?
NEW: Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of wanting to drive him ‘to drugs and drink’
Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories
ANL denies wrongdoing.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories
ANL denies wrongdoing.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of wanting to drive him ‘to drugs and drink’
Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
NEW: Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of wanting to drive him ‘to drugs and drink’
Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories
ANL denies wrongdoing.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Duke of Sussex says Associated Newspapers has made Meghan’s life ‘an absolute misery’ and alleges it used unlawful means to secure stories
ANL denies wrongdoing.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
A poignant moment in court as Prince Harry appears to hold back tears, as he says his treatment has "only got worse" from Associated since his litigation began.
His voice cracks as he says: "They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery, my lord.”
His voice cracks as he says: "They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery, my lord.”
January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
A poignant moment in court as Prince Harry appears to hold back tears, as he says his treatment has "only got worse" from Associated since his litigation began.
His voice cracks as he says: "They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery, my lord.”
His voice cracks as he says: "They continue to come after me. They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery, my lord.”
NEW: Prince Harry accuses the Mail's publisher had "an obsession of having every aspect of my life under surveillance".
He makes the claim in a witness statement. In court, he says friends did not leak info about him.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
He makes the claim in a witness statement. In court, he says friends did not leak info about him.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Prince Harry denies claim ‘leaky social circle’ fed stories to journalists
Duke of Sussex rejects that his private information was secured from friends and says publisher has ‘obsession’ with surveilling him
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:28 PM
NEW: Prince Harry accuses the Mail's publisher had "an obsession of having every aspect of my life under surveillance".
He makes the claim in a witness statement. In court, he says friends did not leak info about him.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
He makes the claim in a witness statement. In court, he says friends did not leak info about him.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
NEW: Day 2 of Prince Harry and others vs Daily Mail publisher - court hears he feels targeted for standing up to the titles.
His team point to 14 articles they believe included unlawful info gathering.
Associated now responding - claiming lack of evidence.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
His team point to 14 articles they believe included unlawful info gathering.
Associated now responding - claiming lack of evidence.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Prince Harry feels targeted for ‘standing up’ to Daily Mail publisher, court hears
Lawyer says duke, who is due to give evidence this week, feels he has endured ‘campaign of attacks’ by Associated
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM
NEW: Day 2 of Prince Harry and others vs Daily Mail publisher - court hears he feels targeted for standing up to the titles.
His team point to 14 articles they believe included unlawful info gathering.
Associated now responding - claiming lack of evidence.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
His team point to 14 articles they believe included unlawful info gathering.
Associated now responding - claiming lack of evidence.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
