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George Osborne ‘must explain off-the-record meetings with media bosses’
Shadow culture secretary speaks out after Treasury admits minutes were not kept of conversations with Rupert Murdoch and others
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Diversity on television is not just a black and white issue
Jane Martinson: Idris Elba’s address to MPs last week was so good because the actor made a claim not just for black men but for people of all colours and shapes
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
The assistant letters editor on snail mail’s place on the Guardian letters page. P26
Bristol Cable founders: ‘We’re holding people to account for their actions’. P30
Netflix and thrill: TV industry braced for rollercoaster ride. P31
Jane Martinson: Diversity on television is not just a black and white issue. P31
Daily Telegraph
Jack Straw advised client on how to avoid release of information under FoI Act. P2
Emily Maitlis says BBC boss told her to do Strictly Come Dancing to progress her career. P7
Financial Times
MPs to probe ‘cosy’ £130m Google tax deal. P2
Editorial: Google’s tax deal is a sign of political winds shifting. P12
The Times
BBC to draft in celebrities to front campaign to persuade over-75s to give up free TV licences. P1,2
Anger grows over tax deal for Google. P2
The Independent
Editorial: Google’s tax deal is no victory. P2
Treasury to be grilled on ‘derisory’ Google tax deal. P5
Social media companies must to more to combat extremist content, says intelligence chief. P13
Angie Bowie says hearing of her ex-husband’s death on Celebrity Big Brother was ‘weirdly appropriate’. P17
Ian Burrell: Who would you give money on in the battle of the brands - Trump or Forbes? P38-39
PA links with SBTV to reach young audience. P39
Young just want to see Top Gear in trouble, says founder of online rival. P39
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Treasury to be grilled on ‘derisory’ Google tax deal. P6
Life in brief: BBC World Service broadcaster Leonid Finkelstein. P12
Ian Burrell: Who would you give money on in the battle of the brands - Trump or Forbes? P41
PA links with SBTV to reach young audience. P41
Young just want to see Top Gear in trouble, says founder of online rival. P41
Danny Rogers; Andy Coulson’s comeback could prove lucrative. P41
Wall Street Journal Europe
Google’s deal with Apple shows search tool limits. B3
Google settles UK tax dispute. B3
Daily Mail
BBC consultation on its future ‘was hijacked by leftwing campaign group 38 Degrees’. P6
MPs hit out at Google’s £130m tax deal. P12
Emily Maitlis says BBC boss told her to do Strictly Come Dancing to progress her career. P21
Daily Express
Threat to news as BBC Trust chief warns of tough cutbacks. P2
The Sun
Google’s real UK tax bill should be £200m, say experts. P1,6
The Voice faces ratings crisis after viewing figures plummet. P7
Anne Robinson to front new BBC lifestyle documentary. P33
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P33
Letter: BBC’s Jimmy Savile inquiry is a whitewash. P37
Daily Mirror
MPs to probe ‘cosy’ £130m Google tax deal. P2
Gemma Collins taken to hospital after cutting herself peeling potatoes on Celebrity Big Brother. P9
Casualty star backs striking junior doctors. P17
Daily Star
Britain’s Got Talent coverage. P3
The X-Files could return for another movie after new TV series. P3
Celebrity Big Brother coverage. P11
