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Former BBC director-general issues stark warning on UK media: ‘Rome is burning’

His comments came as the House of Lords discussed the Media Green Paper, which set out the government’s new strategic direction

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Officials must ‘get off bums’ and quickly set up football regulator – Blunkett

Legislation passed in July paves the way to set up the body which will oversee the professional men’s game in England.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Peter Mandelson enlisted help to return to Tony Blair’s government

Peter Mandelson was forced to resign from government twice over separate controversies

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025