Following a wave of acquisitions and consolidation in the television market, the question left hanging in the air is whether ITV could itself become a takeover target. By Raymond Snoddy.

As Lord Patten stands down as chairman of the BBC Trust, Raymond Snoddy examines both his legacy and the implications of his early departure – and suggests some likely candidates for a replacement.

Good Morning Britain and London Live have started out suffering in the television ratings, writes Raymond Snoddy – can there be any chance to win audiences over?

David Moyes’ sacking as manager of Manchester United demonstrates the power of the press, writes Raymond Snoddy – and particularly the potency of social media in a new era of impatience.

There is a growing divide between the media and the political world, writes Raymond Snoddy – but newspaper tenacity in the wake of recent scandals shows the true value of a free press…

A Royal Charter with no signatories going nowhere should stand as Maria Miller’s political epitaph, says Raymond Snoddy. But more importantly, what might her resignation mean for the post-Leveson media and the future of the BBC?

The launch of London Live on Monday was lively, fresh and, above all, competent, says Raymond Snoddy – however, there are a number of fundamental weaknesses with the channel that will be difficult to do much about…

Ten years ago some media bigwigs produced a book predicting what British TV would look like in 2014. Dusting down the pages this week, Raymond Snoddy notices some gaping holes, a few direct hits and a strange little surprise…

As MPs look set to try to decriminalise evasion of the BBC licence fee, Raymond Snoddy says – like other swiftly passed laws – it shows a complete lack of awareness of the possible consequences.

From holidays to insurance, newsbrands have always sold readers more than just news – but are The Times and The Sunday Times right to offer wealth management – and can they make it work? By Raymond Snoddy.