UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering asking media and competition watchdogs to examine Paramount's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition issues for UK audiences.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Paramount's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over a substantial lessening of competition.
Channel 5 will air highlights of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending the BBC's 72-year broadcast partnership due to financial cuts. TNT Sports holds the live rights.
Channel 5 to air daily Commonwealth Games highlights after BBC declines coverage due to financial constraints, while TNT Sports holds live rights and will also offer the Games on HBO Max.
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has withdrawn her claims against former Channel 5 News co-host Dan Walker after reaching a mutual agreement with ITN and Channel 5. The case, which was due to be heard at a London employment tribunal, involved allegations of unfair dismissal, discrimination on grounds of race and sex, breach of contract, and whistleblowing. Walker, 49, was listed as a respondent alongside Channel 5, ITN, and Paramount Global. All claims were dismissed by the employment judge.
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije, 47, has withdrawn her tribunal claims against Dan Walker and their employers ITN and Channel 5 after reaching a mutual agreement. She had filed claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination and harassment on grounds of race and sex, and breach of contract. The case, which was due to be heard at an employment tribunal in London, has been dismissed. Walker said he was fully prepared to defend the allegations. ITN and Channel 5 denied the claims and paid an undisclosed settlement with no admission of liability.
