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Robert Peston turned down an offer to host BBC2’s Newsnight, made in attempt to keep him at the corporation. Photograph: David Levene

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Robert Peston to leave BBC for ITV
BBC economics editor to become political editor at commercial broadcaster and host Sunday morning politics programme to rival The Andrew Marr Show

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A Channel 4 sell-off wouldn’t really be about the money
Jane Martinson: Estimates of a £1bn windfall to pay government debt may be overestimated and its remit could turn off potential buyers

Today’s headlines

The Guardian
Robert Peston quits BBC for ITV. P3
Women being left behind in digital revolution, says Martha Lane Fox. P14
The readers’ editor on arguments over interpretations of the UN’s goals for development. P28
Martha Kearney: ‘There’s a big problem the way politics is covered. P30
Has Jeremy Corbyn changed the art of political interviewing? P31
Jane Martinson: A Channel 4 sell-off wouldn’t really be about the money. P31
Steve Coogan interview. G2 P6-9
Interview with Chewing Gum writer and Star Michaela Coel. G2 P16-17

Daily Telegraph
Women being left behind in digital revolution, says Martha Lane Fox. P3
BBC makes volcano more explosive in new fakery row. P8
Robert Peston quits BBC for ITV. P8
Charles Moore book says Margaret Thatcher wanted to abolish BBC licence fee. P21
Interview with The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln. P27

Financial Times
Prince William writes for the FT on the illegal wildlife trade.P11
Fifa sponsors call for Sepp Blatter to go. P19

The Times
Robert Peston quits BBC for ITV. P9
BBC makes volcano more explosive. P9
Clive James says he is still enjoying box sets such as Game of Thrones. P13
Wikipedia appeals for more editors to combat PR spin. P16
Wife of blogger facing 1,000 lashes claims UN condones his flogging. P17
Editorial: Wikipedia is right to seek to expand its editorial base. P29

The Independent
Robert Peston lured to ITV with own show. P9
Male domination of internet will damage society, says Martha Lane Fox. P13
Matthew Norman: pity the poor Peston – economist, entertainer and shrinking violet. P27
Business Insider sale proves digital is the hottest stock in town. P34
Return of the prodigal Adrian Chiles to the BBC. P35
Time-shifting is an enemy of Doctor Who. P35

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Robert Peston lined up for ITV’s answer to the Andrew Marr Show. P7
Peter Capaldi says Time Lord’s biggest foe is Downing Street. P15
Terry Wogan questions need for licence fee. P23
Business Insider sale proves digital is the hottest stock in town. P41
Marketing and branding: engage brains, create more effective ads. P41
Return of the prodigal Adrian Chiles to the BBC. P41
Time-shifting is an enemy of Doctor Who. P41

Wall Street Journal
The languages of Game of Thrones. A13
Hidden jokes in The Big Bang Theory. A18

Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P3
Dominic Lawson: Jon Snow made biased attack on my father. P16
‘Sexist’ Peppa Pig has made its creators £140m. P17
Peter McKay: Robert Peston is self-obsessed. P19
Mary Berry: TV cooks mustn’t be fat. P21
Guantanamo Bay detainee Shaker Aamer thanks the Mail for helping get him freed. P22
BBC’s Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em could be revived for classic sitcom season. P23
Filming for second series of Wolf Hall to take place next year. P23
Interview with The Great British Bake Off contestant Nadiya Jamir Hussain. P24-25
Sebastian Shakespeare: Robert Peston in £750,000 ITV deal. P38
Stuart Lancaster snubs media after England defeat. P89

Daily Express
Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em could be back on TV. P6
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P7
Useful tips for contestants on Channel 4 serie’s Hunted. P13
Hickey: Jeremy Clarkson’s guest appearance on Have I Got News For You. P21

The Sun
Sir Tom Jones blasts the BBC in new book. P3
Mary Berry says fat TV critics put fans off cakes. P9
Robert Peston is quitting BBC to join ITV. P9
The X Factor coverage. P13
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P13
People walk out of BBC recording of Live at the Apollo as they didn’t find Nick Helm funny. P35

Daily Mirror
Robert Peston lands ITV chat deal. P5
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P9

Daily Star
Sir Tom Jones slates the BBC in new book. P3
Sir Terry Wogan no longer back the licence fee. P3
BBC stars boost pay packets with £50,000 speaking gigs. P5
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P8
The X Factor coverage. P9
Lethal Weapon to be made for TV. P11
Channel 4 documentary to lift the lid on male escorts. P29

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