Vivek Sharma named Executive Producer, News UK Broadcasting, responsible for talkTV’s output Ben Briscoe named Series Editor for global primetime Piers Morgan show to air weeknights in the UK, US and Australia News UK Broadcasting today announces two senior appointments as it continues to build momentum towards the launch of talkTV early next year, and it’s flagship global Piers Morgan show.  Vivek Sharma, former Deputy Editor of ITV’s This Morning and currently Series Editor of Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4 is named as Executive Producer, News UK Broadcasting, with responsibility ..read more

  Times Radio has signed Dominic O’Connell as its first Business Correspondent, as the station continues to grow and develop its on-air output. Dominic is one of the best-respected names in business broadcasting, and joins Times Radio on Monday 1 November to provide business reporting from 6am every weekday morning. Dominic previously worked as a business presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme, and prior to that was the Business Editor of the Sunday Times. Times Radio Programme Director, Tim Levell said: “Times Radio, much like The Times newspaper, prides itself on our political ..read more

Launch & Series Director of Good Morning Britain and Peston to join new talkTV channel launch Gordon will also direct Piers Morgan’s new global primetime show News UK today announces the appointment of Erron Gordon as Executive Creative Director and Head of Studio Output for News UK Broadcasting as it builds towards the launch of new TV channel, talkTV. Across 13 years at ITV, Gordon launched Good Morning Britain and politics show Peston, and, among an array of other achievements, directed the ITV primetime leadership debates during the 2019 General Election. Gordon is currently Serie ..read more

[bc_video video_id="6274747546001" account_id="5436121860001" player_id="default" embed="in-page" padding_top="56%" autoplay="" min_width="0px" max_width="640px" width="100%" height="100%"] WE, the first sculptural installation in London by world-renowned Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa that is accessible to the public, has been unveiled outside The News Building. WE comprises two parts facing each other, as if in dialogue, with one installed in The Shard’s piazza and the other suspended above the escalator outside the building by London Bridge station. The Shard’s owners commissioned the piece ..read more

talkSPORT will be exclusively broadcasting commentary of Chris Eubank Jr continuing his road to major World title contention against Anatoli Muratov from The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday, after reaching a deal with Boxxer.    As part of the three fight deal, the network also has exclusive rights to broadcast one-time British champion Lewis Ritson’s homecoming from the Utilita Arena Newcastle on Saturday October 16. Adam Catterall will host talkSPORT’s Fight Night coverage bringing all the best build-up, the bout itself and all the ringside reaction and analysis. He’ll be alon ..read more

New global TV show will air on weeknights in the UK, USA and Australia;  Morgan will publish two weekly columns online for the New York Post and The Sun; HarperCollins to publish follow up to Sunday Times No1 bestseller, Wake Up. Piers Morgan will join News Corp and FOX News Media in a global deal, launching a new TV show in early 2022. Morgan will also join The Sun and the New York Post as a columnist.  Following the phenomenal success of his Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, Wake Up, HarperCollins UK has signed world rights for Piers Morgan’s new title and will publish in hardback ..read more

News UK is to launch a new channel, talkTV, in early 2022.  The channel will be streamed live and made widely available on all platforms including linear TV and OTT with content available across social media as well as News UK’s own broad inventory of websites and apps. Everyone in the UK will be able to access the channel, live or on-demand, either on their television or on any personal device.  talkTV will offer a mix of programming from News UK’s stable of household brands. There will be proper hourly news bulletins, sports and entertainment shows as well as current affairs, deba ..read more

The 2021 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards kicks off the nationwide call for public nominations this Sunday (12th September). The prestigious awards, now in their 34th year, have led the way in recognising and celebrating the outstanding contribution made to sport by women at all levels, from elite to grassroots. For the next two weeks, the British public is invited to submit nominations for the seven categories at www.sportswomenoftheyear.co.uk Nominations are open until 11:59pm 27th September. 1. The Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year 2021 The ultimate accolade for your favourit ..read more

Following an extensive review of the News Press Ireland Limited (NPIL) print business based at Kells, News UK & Ireland has regretfully concluded that it proposes to close the plant and outsource printing to other third party print sites in Ireland. This proposal is subject to consultation and the company will be engaging with the staff and Union as appropriate. This development will have no impact on the publication of News Ireland’s news brands. A spokesperson for News UK & Ireland Ltd said: “News UK & Ireland Limited will continue to invest in our quality journalism and serving ..read more

London, 23 August 2022: Kate McCann and Adam Boulton have been named as co-hosts of Times Radio’s new flagship Sunday morning politics show.  ‘Sunday Morning with Kate McCann and Adam Boulton’ will bring together two exceptional political broadcasters who will use their years working together in Westminster to hold Britain’s leading politicians to account while taking an engaging and insightful look at the biggest political stories of the moment. Kate and Adam will open up their contacts books to deliver the best guests, provide the most incisive analysis and set the agenda for the week ..read more