Media

David Simon defends decision to pull HBO series from Texas following abortion ban

Wire creator responds to backlash, saying decision is part of effort to ‘maintain the civil liberties’ of production employees

Gloria Oladipo

23, Sep, 2021 @3:16 PM

Watchdog to launch crackdown on ads falsely claiming green credentials

The ASA will conduct a series of inquiries into environmental advertising claims and practices

Mark Sweney

23, Sep, 2021 @5:00 AM

Netflix acquires works of Roald Dahl as it escalates streaming wars

Content deal over author of children’s classics such as Matilda and The BFG is firm’s biggest to date

Mark Sweney

22, Sep, 2021 @7:40 AM

Britons getting less tolerant of racist language on TV, Ofcom finds

Attitudes towards transphobia also hardening, but viewers more tolerant of swearing if justified

Jim Waterson Media editor

21, Sep, 2021 @11:01 PM

BBC director general welcomes proposals for ‘distinctly British’ content

Tim Davie says promotion of British talent could counterbalance the ‘globalised algorithmic’ commissioning of TV

Jim Waterson

21, Sep, 2021 @4:20 PM

BBC chair defends Jess Brammar recruitment process

Richard Sharp stands by ‘free communication’ within board after claims member with government links tried to block appointment

Peter Walker Political correspondent

21, Sep, 2021 @3:49 PM

Tucker Carlson claims US military vaccine mandate a ‘purity test’ for ‘men with high testosterone’

Fox News host says mandates are meant to identify ‘free thinkers’ and ‘sincere Christians’ to exclude them from military

Martin Pengelly

21, Sep, 2021 @1:30 PM

BBC sued for set builder’s death in claim over asbestos

Widow of man who contracted cancer while working on corporation productions seeks damages

Denis Campbell Health policy editor

20, Sep, 2021 @12:14 PM

Tell us: what pro- or anti-vaccination content have you seen on social media?

We would like to hear about the vaccine-related content that you have seen on social media platforms

Guardian community team

20, Sep, 2021 @11:35 AM

‘A freebie is enough’: influencer gift posts trigger breaches in Australian ad standards

High-profile disclosure breaches from McDonald’s and Samsung, highlight grey areas in influencer marketing

Rafqa Touma and Zena Chamas

19, Sep, 2021 @5:30 PM

‘The cover is like a piece of art in itself’: 32 years of Guardian Weekend magazine

Since its creation in late 1988, the Guardian’s Saturday supplement has been lauded for front covers and features that have caught the eye and sparked joy or sometimes controversy. As its final edition is published, some of the team who worked on it explain how they brought the magazine to life

Sam Wolfson

18, Sep, 2021 @9:00 AM

Behind the scenes of Andrew Neil’s departure from GB News

Sources say presenter was in legal battle with rightwing channel’s bosses over his £700,000-a-year contract