BBC Plans YouTube-First Shows in Major Platform Deal
The BBC is set to produce programmes for release first on YouTube. The move aims to reach younger viewers but raises questions about the licence fee's future and commercial competition.
The BBC is set to produce programmes for release first on YouTube. The move aims to reach younger viewers but raises questions about the licence fee's future and commercial competition.
An 81-year-old grandmother from Arizona, Sue Jacquot, raised over £32,450 for her grandson's cancer treatment by creating a popular Minecraft YouTube channel. Discover her heart-warming story.
Groundbreaking research presented in Edinburgh shows a key age-related egg defect may be reversible, potentially boosting IVF success rates for women over 35. Learn about the science offering hope to end the emotional IVF rollercoaster.
Former PM Liz Truss's YouTube series blames the 'Deep State' for her downfall, featuring controversial guests like Dan Wootton. Explore the bizarre world of her post-premiership narrative.
European media giant Global has purchased a majority stake in Gary Neville's YouTube channel The Overlap, signalling YouTube's rising power in sports broadcasting. Discover the details of the deal and its implications.
Economist Yanis Varoufakis discovers hundreds of AI deepfake videos of himself online. He argues this technofeudal reality could force a return to critical democratic debate.
The Guardian's Notes & Queries explores whether bluffing or 'manifesting' can pave the way to success in careers and life. Share your view on this enduring question.
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From Katy Perry to Sydney Sweeney, 2025's celebrity breakups reveal a startling trend about fame and power dynamics. Experts explain why success gaps can shatter relationships.
A new report finds low-quality AI-generated 'slop' content is flooding YouTube, earning creators millions and sparking mental health concerns for young viewers. Discover the global scale of the trend.
A new study reveals over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are low-quality AI-generated 'slop', generating an estimated £90m annually. Discover the bizarre world of AI content farms.
Three children sparked a police chase after allegedly learning to hotwire a car from YouTube videos. The 11-year-old driver crashed into a house before being caught.
The Academy Awards will be streamed live and for free globally on YouTube from 2029, ending its historic broadcast run on ABC. Discover what this major shift means for viewers.
The Academy Awards will leave broadcast TV for a global YouTube stream from 2029. The four-year deal includes red carpet coverage and exclusive content. Discover the details.
Piers Morgan's Uncensored lands $30m investment to expand into a global media business, valuing the venture at $130m. Discover the investors and ambitious plans.
An 88-year-old army veteran forced to work five days a week will finally retire after strangers donated over £1.3 million. Read the heartwarming story of community support.
Former PM Liz Truss returns with a YouTube talk show and a £500,000-per-head private members' club, aiming to 'save the West' from a 'doomloop'. Will anyone tune in?
Gerri Walters, 59, shed 3st 10lbs in a year and reversed her type 2 diabetes after a distressing holiday experience. Discover how a personalised diet plan transformed her health and life.
YouTube users are being targeted by a wave of scam adverts, including fake government grants and explicit content. Experts warn the problem is set to worsen. Here's what you need to know and how to report them.
YouTube has launched its first personalised 'Recap' for UK users, revealing your top videos, channels, and a viewing personality type. Discover the 2025 trends and how to find yours.
A new YouTube series, 'Hotspots', takes viewers behind the scenes with Sky News correspondents in hostile environments from Syria to Haiti. Discover the story behind the story.
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Bristol entrepreneurs sold cars and risked homes to build Send It Direct, now turning over £130,000 monthly with same-day courier service delivering for major clients.
Lewis Crompton went from a dead-end job to earning £150,000 annually after seeing a life-changing advert in Metro. Discover his incredible journey from frustration to financial freedom.
Female academics face misogynistic abuse after sharing degree achievements online. Experts explain why successful women threaten certain men and how this reflects wider societal issues.
Explore how YouTube transformed from video platform to cultural backdrop for millions, creating new content forms and fragmenting viewing habits across generations.
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Julian Richer argues that recognising luck's role in success could tackle Britain's record wealth gap and make society fairer for all. Join the conversation.