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BBC political editor Nick Robinson to become presenter on Today
Robinson, who is still being treated for lung tumour, replaces James Naughtie, and follows in footsteps of his father’s best friend, Brian Redhead
Top analysis on MediaGuardian
Orgasmic response from rightwing press as George Osborne budget hits G-spot
Headlines praising the ‘well fair state’, ‘Britain’s new deal’ and a ‘bold, rewarding budget’ could not have been more positive if the chancellor had written them
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Nick Robinson switches to slot on BBC’s Today programme. P4
Press gets behind George Osborne, especially when he slays BBC. P8
Five journalists freed in Ethiopia before Obama visit. P24
BBC and ITV join forces to stop Sky winning Six Nations broadcast rights. S9
Daily Telegraph
Nick Robinson to host Today programme. P2
Clare Balding wilts under volley of abuse. P9
BT in plea to Ofcom over ‘dominant’ Sky. B1
BBC loses rights to Twickenham action. S17
Financial Times
Personal technology. P16
The Wimbledon trick shot that rang out across social media. P16
Comment: Microsoft needs a full restart after disastrous smartphone misdial. P20
WPP faces up to Sorrell ‘succession elephant’. P21
Cisco to spend $1bn on UK’s ‘internet of things’. P21
BT raises stakes with Sky in war for pay-TV. P24
The Times
Nick Robinson to join Today programme. P18
Music streamers in bid to outdo Spotify. P42
Cisco circles the Silicon Roundabout. P44
Obituary: Jazz FM chairman Richard Wheatly. P55
BBC and ITV confirm Six Nations deal. P67
Feature: Death of TV – why we’re all streaming now. T2. P4, 5
The Independent
Nick Robinson to join Today programme. P11
US sales of Apple Watch ‘crash by 90%’. P21
Feature: Lies, damned lies and the internet – fake news passed off as satire. P35, 36, 37
Obituary: TV presenter Jack Carter. P52
Cisco to spend $1bn on UK’s ‘internet of things’. P60
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Nick Robinson to join Today programme. P8
Slump in Apple Watch sales. P20
Storm over Arctic shipwreck sinks journalist’s career. P25
Feature: Lies, damned lies and the internet – fake news passed off as satire. P28
Cisco to spend $1bn on UK’s ‘internet of things’. P46
BBC loses half of Six Nations coverage. P5, 82
Ephraim Hardcastle on media. P19
Sky’s superfast broadband offer set to spark price war. P73
Daily Express
Nick Robinson to join Today programme. P8
BT concern at dominant Sky. P47
The Sun
Chris Moyles returning to the airwaves on XFM. P21
The Muppets to return in mockumentary. P33
Made in Chelsea star in I’m a Celebrity talks. P33
Doctor Who to return on 19 September. P34
Bake Off makes Sound of Music-style advert. P34
Daily Mirror
Muppets set for TV return. P4
Nick Robinson to join Today programme. P5
BBC and ITV confirm Six Nations deal. P13
Daily Star
Gary Lineker to set up TV production company. P3
Kellie Maloney to go on TV dating show. P3
I’m a Celebrity chiefs want Caitlyn Jenner for show. P3
Jimmy Savile banned BBC from filming at Broadmoor. P7
Bosses planning epic week to mark Hollyoaks’ 20th birthday. P22
New Doctor Who series to start in September. P22
