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Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Smithers set to come out in The Simpsons. P3
Robert Peston lined up for role of ITV political editor. P5
Bake Off has let me see the tolerance of UK society, says Muslim contestant. P15
China drives surge in sales as latest iPhones set record. P24
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P26
Feature: Marxism Today: the forgotten visionaries whose ideas could save Labour. P27, 28, 29
Daily Telegraph
BBC works with rival station for jazz festival. P 7
Comment: Far from being obsolete, radio is as relevant and resilient as ever – Helen Boaden. P16
Latest iPhones set record. B1
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. B4
Financial Times
News and Analysis: Liberty Global/Vodafone: cents for sensibility. P16, 17, 25
Apple chief hails iPhone sales. P18
Comcast pays $1.5bn for stake in Osaka theme park. P20
Interview: al-Jazeera America chief, Al Antsey. P20
Virgin Media internet speeds up. P24
The Times
Amazon and Google must be forced to pay, says John McDonnell. P7
Filming ban protects jury, says top judge. P9
Robert Peston lined up for role of ITV political editor. P11
Channel 4 chairman heading for exit. P43
FT journalists demand assurances from Nikkei. P44
Comment: ITV shows England the value of picking the best team. P68
The Independent
BBC in ‘pop-up’ station launch with Jazz FM. P18
Feature: The rise of The Great British Bake Off. P30
Feature: Singing the social media blues. P35
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P46
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Ministers oust Channel 4 chairman. P2
Robert Peston offered ITV role. P17
BBC in ‘pop-up’ station launch with Jazz FM. P21
Feature: The rise of The Great British Bake Off. P26
Pinewood icons drive strong year. P40
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P41
Wall Street Journal Europe
iPhone launch sets record. B1
India may open up broadcast ownership. B3
Daily Mail
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P21
Stars face junk food ads ban. P23
Feature: Recipe for a hit period drama. P24, 25
The Great British Bake Off coverage. P29
ITV offers top job to Robert Peston. P36
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P67
BT Sport gets set maximum number of post-match questions. P83
Daily Express
Great British Bake Off coverage. P11
Hickey on media. P19
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P46
The Sun
BBC1 controller hasn’t ruled out female lead in Doctor Who. P3
Strictly Come Dancing coverage. P9
Robert Peston blasts critics of his decision not to wear a tie. P9
Ally Ross on TV. P13
X Factor finalist in £1m con trial. P21
Bake Off coverage. P33
Daily Mirror
Police caution over Celebrity Big Brother brawl. P19
Liberty Global pulls out of Vodafone asset swap plan. P44
Daily Star
Jenna Coleman on leaving Doctor Who. P3
BBC in all-out war with The X Factor. P9
Channel 5 to show body being embalmed. P11
