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John Humphrys says he is staying on Today programme
Veteran presenter also dismisses claims that Radio 4’s flagship breakfast show has dumbed down as ‘complete garbage’
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WPP still leaping over pay norms
If the advertising firm continues its jackpot-paying ways for the next two years, workaholic boss Sir Martin Sorrell can expect another £90m or so to arrive
Today’s headlines
The Guardian
Iggy Pop given permanent BBC Radio 6 Music slot. P1,14
The X Factor New Zealand judges sacked for bullying singer. P7
Facebook updates guidelines on hate speech, nudity and terror groups. P7
John Humphrys says he is staying on BBC Radio 4’s Today. P11
Mark Gatiss: Peter Mandelson was my inspiration for Sherlock’s Mycroft. P14
Robert Durst arrested after US TV show investigated killing. P16
Sir Martin Sorrell’s £36m share payout splits investors’ mood. P21
WPP launches bid for data company that created Tesco clubcard. P21
Laura Bates on what she’s learned so far from her time on the Guardian women’s blog. P12
Daily Telegraph
Digital debate ‘will dig idea out of hole’. P2
BBC2 loses 4 million viewers after Top Gear is pulled from Saturday night schedule. P11
TV confession of murder case millionaire. P18
Sir Martin Sorrell’s bonus payments top £36m. Business P4
Financial Times
Ofcom ruling on major parties guarantees Ukip more airtime than Greens. P4
Broadcaster fires journalist who broke Mexican corruption stories. P7
Scripps takes Polish TV stake. P20
Facebook modifies rules over banned content. P21
BuzzFeed replaces Europe chief. P21
The Times
Viewers abandon BBC as Jeremy Clarkson awaits fate. P9
Facebook updates rules on breastfeeding pictures. P21
TV confession of murder case millionaire. P35
Daily Mirror in talks to buy Richard Desmond’s Express titles. P39
The Independent
Travellers’ fury as BBC backs use of ‘pikey’ by Jeremy Clarkson. P1, P9
Trevor Phillips newspaper article accused of developing ‘dangerous’ views about race. P7
Ofcom allows extra Ukip election broadcast. P19\
Facebook bans buttocks in rules clarification. P24
Controversial bonus plan nets Sir Martin Sorrell £36m. P56
Facebook details demands for user data from states. P56
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Top Mexican radio host fired after sackings row. P2
Page 3 profile: actor and screenwriter Mark Gatiss. P3
Sir Martin Sorrell takes home £40m. P5
Race campaigners slame ‘dangerous’ Trevor Phillips article. P9
BBC says Top Gear’s use of word ‘pikey’ is acceptable. P10
Game of Thrones boss wants the show to run for 10 years. P15
Simon Kelner: so, James Purnell, why don’t you tell us your view of Jeremy Clarkson? P16
New Zealand X Factor judges fired for bullying. P30
WPP linked with Dunnhumby bid. P48
Wall Street Journal Europe
Sir Martin Sorrell’s pay climbs even higher. P19
Fashion world embraces Snapchat. P25
Daily Mail
Facebook bans bare bottoms. P5
Jeremy Clarkson writes that foreign cabbies’ cars ‘smell of vomit’. P9
Editorial: Press faces more obstacles than ever after Leveson inquiry. P14
Daily Express
Fans moan Poldark skinny-dipping scene wasn’t long enough. P3
Jeremy Clarkson investigation under way as 4 million viewers desert BBC. P11
The Sun
Anger at Greens’ TV debate snub. P2
Editorial: Banning Greens from election debates is absurd. P8
Gogglebox coverage. P9
Ally Ross on Jeremy Clarkson and Phillip Schofield’s new show. P11
Stig driver backs Jeremy Clarkson. P15
Big Brother coverage. P27
Danny Dyer to appear on ITV’s Big Star’s Little Star. P27
Actor Robin Ellis on the BBC’s Poldark remake. P28-29
Gogglebox coverage. P28-29
Daily Mirror
Top Gear producer could report Jeremy Clarkson to police if there is a whitewash. P9
TV confession of murder case millionaire. P14
Buttocks ban for Facebook. P23
The X Factor New Zealand judges sacked for bullying singer. P25
Daily Star
BBC boss backs Jeremy Clarkson. P1,7
The X Factor auditions tour to be the biggest ever. P3
Stig driver says Top Gear could go on without Jeremy Clarkson. P7
Fans moan Poldark skinny-dipping scene wasn’t long enough. P10
Ofcom warns ITV to make sure Loose Women debates are accurate. P22
Towie to continue despite ratings slide. P26
