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    Daniel Thomas is the chief UK business correspondent for the FT. He was previously executive news editor, deputy companies editor, telecoms correspondent and head of the Technology, Media and Telecoms team in London, property correspondent and FT Money reporter. He has worked for various over titles covering property, advertising, finance and media.
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    • Monday, 5 June, 2023
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    • Monday, 29 May, 2023
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      Technology platform will drastically speed up production of bespoke content for clients

    • Monday, 29 May, 2023
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      New round of lawsuits brings scandal back to fore and poses fresh financial risks for tabloid media groups

    • Saturday, 27 May, 2023
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      Move follows sweeping restructuring plans announced by rivals including BT and Vodafone

    • Friday, 26 May, 2023
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      Government prepares to name Dame Elan Closs Stephens as head of broadcaster’s board

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    • Thursday, 18 May, 2023
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      Interim pre-tax profits at magazine and digital media group fall almost a fifth

    • Wednesday, 17 May, 2023
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      Culture minister Lucy Frazer lays out ambition to add £50bn in value to sector by 2030

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    • Thursday, 11 May, 2023
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    • Thursday, 11 May, 2023
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      ITV warns of further drop in advertising revenues

      Brands are tightening budgets amid economic slowdown and cost of living crisis, UK broadcaster says

    • Wednesday, 10 May, 2023
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      AI has potential to be ‘destructive’ to journalism, media tycoon Diller warns

      IAC chief says he is willing to ‘change copyright law if necessary’

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      Gulf kingdom aims to expand its media influence around the world

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