Streaming boom pushes big budget production spending in UK to record £6bn Huge growth in content demand pushes broadcaster and streaming services’ spend to almost double pre-Covid record
Why TV crews are falling over each other to film drama in ‘Bristolywood’ The city’s picturesque past and vibrant present have made it a magnet for high-end productions
The duo behind TV’s catchiest jingles: ‘Only a few people on Mumsnet know who we are – we like it that way!’ Banks and Wag went from playing stadiums to writing hit TV music, from Go Jetters to The X Factor. So what’s the secret to making a CBeebies earworm?
UK magazine firm reverses staff advice to work in office despite Omicron Exclusive: ‘No pressure’ to obey HR statement saying full-time working from home was not possible, Future Publishing tells workers
Trump’s social media platform hits roadblocks as major political battle looms ‘Truth Social’ purportedly plans to challenge Twitter and Facebook, platforms that have banned or curbed the ex-president
Bereaved families demand investigation of every UK gambling-linked suicide Despite an estimated 400 such deaths in England a year, charity claims regulator has looked at only two since 2015
Martin Sorrell: ad clients are cancelling Christmas parties over Omicron WPP founder says government should have been more prepared for new Covid variant
Lord Rothermere ups bid in attempt to take Daily Mail publisher private Offer raised to 270p a share to attract investors who feel business is being significantly undervalued
Tesco ad featuring Santa with Covid vaccine passport cleared by watchdog Exclusive: Christmas advert prompted more than 5,000 complaints, plus criticism on social media from anti-vaxxers
TfL halts road safety ad after ‘victim blaming’ backlash from cyclists London mayor’s cycling and walking chief pauses ad showing cyclist and driver making up after collision
UK competition watchdog orders Facebook owner to sell gif website Giphy CMA said order would protect users and stop Meta ‘increasing its power in social media’
Staff at magazine publisher Future to share in £10m bonus pot Shares in owner of Marie Claire, Techradar and GoCompare rise 15% after forecast of higher profits
US facial recognition firm faces £17m UK fine for ‘serious breaches’ Clearview AI may have gathered data without people’s knowledge, says Information Commissioner’s Office
Jack Dorsey: the outgoing Twitter CEO with an artist’s vision The 45-year-old who dreamed of being a dressmaker steps down as social media industry becomes ever more competitive
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter chief executive Dorsey, 45, who has a personal fortune of about $12bn, co-founded site in 2006 and posted the world’s first tweet