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Britain will give statutory powers to a new technology regulator so it can enforce pro-competition rules and prevent tech giants including Google and Facebook from using their dominance to push out smaller firms and disadvantage consumers. “The government will introduce legislation to put the Digital Markets Unit on a statutory…

But it remains unclear when exactly the changes will come into force, as the DCMS says the necessary legislation will be introduced ‘in due course’.

Rebecca Ferguson said: "I dedicate to all the women whose voices have been silenced by NDAs"

The next Chelsea owner is set to be decided in the coming days with Stephen Pagaliuca, Todd Boehly, the Rickets family and Martin Broughton's group still in contention

London-formed trio are the latest act to be hurt by Brexit red tape

Foreign ownership has not been ruled out

The broadcaster could be put up for bid from the spring of 2023, with foreign ownership possible

Channel 4 is owned by the Government but is not taxpayer funded, makes its money through advertising and is tasked with taking creative risks

Creators of shows like The Thick Of It and It's A Sin have lashed out at the move