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End of free BBC licence fee for over-75s delayed due to coronavirus
The universal benefit will now end in August instead of June.
Equity agrees out-of-court settlement with Laurence Fox after ‘disgrace’ comment
A source close to Fox said it had been a ‘very difficult period for him and his family’.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee warns ‘web not working for women’ on 31st anniversary
The inventor of the World Wide Web has used an open letter on its 31st birthday to warn of ongoing gender inequality online.
Greta Thunberg tweeted about coronavirus & trolls replied with horrific abuse
What is wrong with some people?
Harvey Weinstein given lengthy jail term
Both women that the Hollywood mogul was convicted of assaulting spoke in court before Judge James Burke announced the sentence.
Fox News host says China should apologise for coronavirus because ‘they started it’
The show is a favourite of US President Donald Trump
Lisa Nandy in heated row with Piers Morgan over transgender rights
The Labour leadership contender accused the Good Morning Britain presenter of being ‘irresponsible’ and pitting women’s rights against trans rights.
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers call for mercy in sentencing
The convicted movie executive’s defence says he has already suffered an enormous fall from grace.
Campaigners protest against possible end of BBC licence fee
The Government has suggested that the BBC could be turned into a subscription service.