‘A losing battle’: will UK public service broadcasters survive amid US onslaught? Jobs and programme budgets in firing line at BBC, Channel 4 and ITV as they are outgunned by YouTube and Netflix The Guardian - UK · Sep 19
ITV to hand shareholders £100m after striking £1.6bn Sky deal The news came as ITV reported a boost to advertising revenues from the World Cup. Evening Standard · Jul 31
‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover? Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
Caroline Marland, trailblazing Guardian executive, dies aged 80 Fleet Street’s first female advertising director rose to the top of a male-dominated industry and championed other women throughout her career The Guardian - UK · May 29
ITV confirms Sky TV deal talks ongoing as profits dip The UK TV giant first confirmed talks in November but said on Thursday there was still ‘no certainty’ over an agreement. The Independent UK · Mar 5
ITV remains in talks over Sky TV deal as profits slip The UK TV giant first confirmed talks in November but said on Thursday there was still ‘no certainty’ over an agreement. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Who could replace Tim Davie as BBC director general? Corporation may seek a candidate with news experience but commercial credentials could also be a prerequisite The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025
Public service broadcasters say ministers misunderstand consolidation meaning Speaking at the Royal Television Society Convention in Cambridge, UK media bosses agreed merging PSB’s would not be a good thing for the UK. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
AI used to aid Love Island casting process, ITV boss says ITV chief executive Dame Carolyn McCall said generative AI is used to edit hundreds of hours of footage of Love Island hopefuls into highlight reels. Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025
ITV announces new cost-cutting drive as half-year profits fall 44% Broadcaster plans £15m in savings and flags £20m cut to programme budget amid continued dip in advertising The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
ITV and Channel 4 face summer of uncertainty amidst leadership issues and potential mergers Channel 4’s chief executive, Alex Mahon, is standing down and ITV head Carolyn McCall has been struggling for investors The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025
Queen tries her hand as camera assistant on crime drama as ITV marks anniversary Camilla was welcomed to the set of Trigger Point and later met some of ITV’s biggest names at a reception to mark the broadcaster’s 70th year. The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025
ITV profits more than double as production arm reports record earnings CEO refuses to comment on deal speculation as broadcaster benefits from hits including Mr Bates vs The Post Office The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025? From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains – and even a central bank – here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 ITV faces a hard sell to tempt suitors despite Carolyn McCall’s best efforts CEO has fared well in an embattled sector, turning around the UK’s biggest commercial public broadcaster despite the stubbornly low share price
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024 Profits may be down but the digital signal is improving at ITV – finally Traditional ad revenue is suffering – but, crucially, streaming service ITVX is starting to deliver income
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2024 Mr Bates wins plaudits for ITV but ad market 'in recession' A tough advertising market saw profits plunge at ITV this year with CEO Carolyn McCall pledging to “reshape” the cost base of the broadcaster behind Coronation Street and Love Island.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024 ITV profits plunge by 60% amid brutal advertising downturn Slump in ad revenue outweighs record income from studio business
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024 Hit shows such as Mr Bates could bring a dramatic improvement in ITV’s fortunes With results due this week in a sinking ad market, the show was a timely reminder of what broadcast TV can do
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024 ITV sells stake in Britbox International to BBC Studios for £255m Commercial broadcaster’s sell-off will help fund share buyback and expansion of ITVX
WhatToWatch · Jan 26, 2024 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 2024 release date: biggest wins, host, and everything we know Everything you need to know about the return of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 2024...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023 Scandals and a sinking ship: can This Morning survive? For decades, it was Britain’s most beloved daytime TV show – until its cosy reputation was shattered. Insiders and experts ask if it can recover
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 ITV cuts spending on programmes as ad slump hits production arm Broadcaster trims outlook for Love Island maker ITV Studios, in further worrying sign for TV jobs market
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023 New ITV rules require staff to ‘declare relationships with colleagues’ Policy reportedly includes sexual relationships and friendships, and launch follows Phillip Schofield’s resignation over workplace affair
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023 From Queuegate to Philip Schofield: A timeline of Holly Willoughby’s tumultuous This Morning career Willoughby and Schofield’s longrunning presenting partnership saw them consistently dominate the National Television Awards – until last year