Daily Press Summary | Monday 24 November 2025

Global launches WSQK The Squawk for Stranger Things fans
A new pop-up station inspired by Stranger Things has launched on DAB in London, Global Player and smart speakers.
Radio Today

BBC chairman Samir Shah faces ‘make or break’ grilling by MPs
Shah is facing pressure after the resignations of Tim Davie, the BBC director-general, and the board member Shumeet Banerji.
The Times (£)

Nandy could block BBC licence fee rise
Culture Secretary weighing up whether crisis-hit corporation should be allowed to increase levy above £180.
The Telegraph (£)

Ken Bruce reveals why Radio 2’s audience numbers have fallen after Vernon Kay took over hosting duties following his departure
It has been over two years since Ken Bruce signed off from BBC Radio 2, after more than three decades of hosting the mid-morning show.
Daily Mail

How smarter media planning is keeping London safe
Opinion: Transport for London (TfL) and Wavemaker UK outline their latest road safety campaign, which coincided with National Road Safety Week.
The Media Leader

BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row
Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb.
The Guardian

A Talking Dog Thanks His Family in Dogs Trust’s Touching Christmas Film
VCCP spot, directed by Neil Gorringe, celebrates the bond between dogs and their owners.
Little Black Book

FutureBrand global CEO Nick Sykes and executive team exit
Nick Sykes, global chief executive of FutureBrand, McCann Worldgroup’s strategy and design company, has left the business after 15 years.
Campaign (£)

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