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Over the weekend, Rishi Sunak said the BBC needs to be 'realistic' about what people can pay Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has denied that the Government is “ripping up” a licence fee deal with the BBC, following reports that Rishi Sunak is set to block a 9% hike in the annual charge. For the past two years the licence fee has been frozen at the price of £159 but it

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said this morning that ministers are unlikely to shift position The Government faces a rebellion by Tory MPs over calls for a new body to help infected blood victims, with backbenchers set to join forces with Labour on payouts over the scandal. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer indicated on Monday that ministers are unlikely to shift position, insisting that it was “appropriate” to wait until the ongoing

Spotify is to cut almost a fifth of jobs at the music streaming business in a move affecting about 1,500 posts. Bosses at the technology firm said in a note to staff that it will axe 17% of the workforce in a bid to be more efficient in the face of a growth slowdown. The company employs around 9,300 people globally. It did not disclose how many roles would be

The Bahamas-flagged 'Unity Explorer', owned by a British company, was one of three commercial vessels targeted A British-owned ship has been hit by a missile in the Red Sea as part of an assault by Iranian-backed rebels, the US military said. The Bahamas-flagged Unity Explorer, owned by a British company, was one of three commercial vessels targeted in the drone and missile assault on Sunday. US military Central Command said the Unity

The fund will help 54 local authorities provide care for vulnerable people outside of hospital, but critics say it is a “sticking plaster” Councils across England will receive a £40 million cash boost to provide social care and free up hospital beds this winter, the Government has announced. The fund will help 54 local authorities provide care for vulnerable people outside of hospital, but critics say it is a “sticking

A yellow weather warning for ice is in place across much of the north of England until midday Drivers have been warned they face “very treacherous icy conditions” in parts of the UK on Monday after another night of sub-zero temperatures. A yellow weather warning for ice by the Met Office is in place across much of the north of England until noon on Monday, with further warnings for snow

The actor playing the new Doctor Who has spoken about feeling “ready but nervous” for his new role. Ncuti Gatwa auditioned for the part in February 2022 and was unveiled to the world by showrunner Russell T Davies two months later. In an exclusive interview with the Big Issue magazine, Gatwa said: “It’s felt like I’ve been the Doctor and also had to hold off from being the Doctor for

PM’s waiting list pledge hinges on resolving NHS strikes, Atkins suggests Victoria Atkins has suggested that the Prime Minister’s pledge to cut NHS waiting lists relies on the “threat” of further NHS strikes being “removed”. The Health Secretary, who was appointed to the role just under three weeks ago during a Cabinet reshuffle by Rishi Sunak, has made tackling the disputes with doctors one of her top priorities. Her approach has produced