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ITV Eyes World Cup Lift as Sky Deal Advances

ITV (LSE: ITV) reported flat first-quarter revenue but is forecasting a roughly 10 per cent rise in advertising income for Q2, banking on World Cup demand. Meanwhile, talks with Comcast-owned Sky over a £1.6bn sale of ITV's broadcast arm are progressing.

Sarah Mendel·5 min read·Today, 05:45

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Streeting Leadership Bid Puts Trade and Fiscal Plans at Risk

Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly preparing to resign from Cabinet and trigger a formal leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer, claiming the backing of 81 Labour MPs. The move threatens to stall key legislation on EU trade and regulatory reform at a moment when gilt markets are already under strain.

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