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ITV News
5 days ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Q&A: Do we have 'Farage Derangement Syndrome'? Plus the team reveal their most awkward interviews
In this week's Talking Politics Q&A, Paul Brand, Robert Peston and Harry Horton answer the questions that matter to you and reveal their most awkward interviews
New York Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Manchester United's head of performance analysis Paul Brand to leave after 12 years
Manchester United's head of performance analysis, Paul Brand, is to leave the club. The 37-year-old has decided to depart after 12 years at United, feeling it is the right time to seek a new challenge. The Scot is well regarded within the club, who will be sad to see him go. He helped United win one Europa League, two FA Cups, and two EFL Cups during his time at Old Trafford. Advertisement Brand joined the club from Blackburn Rovers in 2013 and worked with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag, Ruud van Nistelrooy, David Moyes, Ryan Giggs, Louis van Gaal, Michael Carrick, Ralf Rangnick and Ruben Amorim. Brand successfully grew and developed United's team of analysts into one of the best in the Premier League. He will help with the recruitment of his replacement and perform a handover before leaving.
ITV News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Assisted Dying Bill: Why is it so different now, and have MPs changed their minds?
UK Editor Paul Brand explains what's happened to the Assisted Dying Bill - and the wider debate - since the historic first vote on the legislation in November.
ITV News
16-05-2025
- Health
- ITV News
ITV announces Mental Health in the Media panel series
ITV has announced a second installment of the successful panel series Mental Health in the Media, designed in partnership with Mind, YoungMinds, CALM, SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) (Scottish Action for Mental Health), and the Film and TV Charity. Taking place on Thursday 12th and Thursday 19th of June, these free panels bring together creative and mental health leaders to inspire conversation and share best practice around mental health both on-screen and off. Mental Health in the Media first ran in 2023 with nearly 1,000 people from across the industry attending. The series consists of four panel events each tackling a different theme. Safeguarding Stories, chaired by Paul Brand, and featuring panellists from factual and drama genres, looks at how we can support the mental health of contributors who share their stories to make brilliant TV, and the aftermath for contributors and producers alike. It takes place on Thursday 12th June at 10am. Beyond the Headlines, chaired by Nina Hossain, and featuring panelists from news organisations and mental health charities, looks at how the news influences our perceptions of mental health and the impacts reporting has on the mental health of both journalists and audiences, across different platforms. This panel is on Thursday 12th June at 1pm. More than a Moment, chaired by Charlene White, looks at what it takes for brands to drive genuine, impactful change while under increased pressure to deliver instant impact and amid growing consumer distrust, featuring panellists from brands and advertising agencies. This takes place on Thursday 19th June at 10am. The Freelance Mindset, chaired by Pat Younge, and in collaboration with the Film and TV Charity, brings together workplace wellbeing experts and industry bodies to look at the science around mental health during times of unpredictability and practical ways freelancers can build resilience, knowledge and transferable skills. This panel is on Thursday 19th June at 1pm. All panels except Safeguarding Stories will be recorded and available on to view afterwards. Mental Health in the Media marks five years of ITV's Mental Health Advisory Group, a group of charity and professional experts who provide guidance and support on all aspects of ITV's approach to wellbeing, on-screen and off-screen. ITV has a long-standing commitment to promoting better mental wellbeing as part of its social purpose. Since 2019, Britain Get Talking, developed in partnership with Mind, YoungMinds and SAMH, has been the UK's most well-known mental health campaign. Other powerful initiatives include This Morning's collaboration with CALM, featuring campaigns like the Last Photo and 2024's Missed Birthdays; and Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes campaign, now into its 10th year, which aims to tackle loneliness in the UK by encouraging people to volunteer. Last year ITV donated £1million airtime to WWF as part of its Head First Award to promote mental wellbeing to the public. ITV content and campaigns have prompted over 250 million actions by the UK public to improve their mental health over the last six years. Carolyn McCall, ITV's Chief Executive says, ' At ITV, our social purpose is to shape culture for good. Promoting better mental wellbeing is a key part of that and it has never been more important, or timely, to tackle topics related to mental health in our industry. I'm really pleased that, after the success of our first panel series, we have been able to convene Mental Health in the Media for the second time. It's a simple, accessible and free way to inspire conversations across the industry and encourage the sharing of what works well to drive change. I'm sure the series will help to stimulate debate, discussion and, more importantly, positive action. ' For more information about the panels and to sign up to attend, visit Notes to editors------- Confirmed Panellists Safeguarding Stories: Duty of Care in TV Production, Thursday 12th June, 10am Featuring panellists from true crime, factual, and drama, looks at how we can support the mental health of contributors who share their stories to make brilliant TV, and the aftermath for contributors and producers alike. Chair: Paul Brand, UK Editor, ITV News Featuring: Colleen Flynn - Creative Director at Flicker Productions Chelsea Ruffle – Head of Duty of Care at ITV Rebecca North – Executive Producer at RAW Joe Williams – Executive Producer, ITV Studios Ellie Simmonds - Paralympian and broadcaster -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beyond the Headlines: The Impact of News Reporting on Mental Health Thursday 12th June, 1pm A look at how the news influences our perceptions of mental health, from stigma to suicide, and the impacts reporting has on the mental health of both journalists and audiences, across different platforms. Chair: Nina Hossain, ITN Newscaster Featuring: Andrew Dagnell – Director of News and Current Affairs, ITV Sam Leader – Digital Reporter, ITV News Rebecca Barry – Health Correspondent, ITV News Kenny Stewart - Head of Public Affairs and Communications, SAMH Mike Walsh - Director of Marketing, LadBible Wendy Robinson – Director of Services, CALM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More than a Moment: Driving Authentic Mental Health Impact through Marketing Thursday 19th June, 10am We ask what it takes for brands to drive genuine, impactful change while under increased pressure to deliver instant impact and growing consumer distrust, particularly among younger audiences. Chair: Charlene White - journalist, author and broadcaster Featuring : Simon Gunning - CEO of CALM Lori Meakin - Agency strategist and founder of Joint and The Others & Me Rob Jennings - Strategy Director, Wonderhood Holly McKinley - Director of Strategic Communications and Brand, WWF-UK The Freelance Mindset: Navigating Uncertainty and Protecting Wellbeing Thursday 19th June, 1-2.15pm A look at the science around mental health during times of unpredictability and practical ways freelancers can build resilience, knowledge and transferable skills. Chair: Pat Younge, Head Boy at Skin in the Game Studios Panellists: Marcus Ryder - CEO of Film and TV Charity Dr Paul Litchfield - Chief Medical Advisor to ITV Laura Mansfield - Chief Executive, ScreenSkills Andrew Berrie - Head of Corporate Partnerships, Mind
STV News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- STV News
Conclave: How is a new Pope elected?
ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand explains what happens when the Pope dies, and how the next Pope will be selected with the gathering of the College of Cardinals for the conclave. The centuries old process of the papal conclave – the election of a new Pope – is underway following the death of Pope Francis. The election of a new pope is a special moment, the Vatican City will be full of anticipation as crowds gather outside St Peter's Square waiting for the signal that the monumental decision has been made. Inside the Sistine Chapel, behind marble walls and beneath Michelangelo's frescoes, 120 cardinals will gather in red robes to select the next pope with a historic vote. With no phones or connection to the outside world – the cardinals are guided only by centuries of tradition and faith. Here, ITV News explains how a pope is elected and when the new pontiff will be announced. What is the conclave? For centuries, leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have been chosen at the Vatican in private gatherings known as conclaves. The historic vote, which often happens between 15 to 20 days after the Pope's death, is shrouded in secrecy. Crowds often gather in St Peter's Square ahead of the selection of a new Pope. / Credit: AP Who can be pope? Any baptised Catholic can be elected pope, but since 1379 every pope has been selected from the College of Cardinals – the group who cast the votes at the conclave. Cardinals are senior members of the clergy, many who are bishops and archbishops appointed by the pope. The rules of the conclave, as of January 22, 2025, stated there are 138 electors – and therefore 138 eligible papal candidates – of the 252 cardinals. Only those under the age of 80 may take part in the secret ballot. The College of Cardinals take an oath of secrecy inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican before the start of the conclave. / Credit: AP How does the vote take place? Once the cardinals have arrived, the conclave begins with a special morning Mass in St Peter's Basilica. In the afternoon, the cardinals walk to the Sistine Chapel to start the voting process. The College of Cardinals then take a vow of secrecy inside the chapel and, with the exception of a few workers, no one else is allowed in. All communications with the outside world, including phones and the internet, are removed and the chapel is checked for recording devices. The cardinals are handed voting papers to write the name of the person they have selected. One by one – in order of seniority – they take it in turns to approach the altar where they leave it on a plate, pray, below the words 'Eligo in Summun Pontificem' – Latin for 'I elect as supreme pontiff' – and then place it in an urn. The names are then counted and if a name has received two-thirds of the votes, the pope has been elected. If the first ballot does not produce a result, a maximum of four ballots are held on each successive day: two in each morning and two in each afternoon. The historic vote, which often happens between 15 to 20 days after the Pope's death, is shrouded in secrecy. / Credit: AP The process is repeated for three days, after which there is a day's rest for prayer, reflection and informal discussions. The voting then begins again for a series of seven more ballots and then another break. The process is repeated twice more and if there is still a stalemate, the chamberlain will declare a result can come from an absolute majority or by a vote on the two names that received the largest number of votes in the last ballot. Once a candidate has been chosen, they are called to the front of the chapel and asked whether they are willing to accept. If the answer is yes, the new pope is then asked to choose his new papal name. When white smoke emerges from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chape it indicates that the new pope has been elected. / Credit: AP There are no rules around selecting the papal name, however the name chosen by the Pope often reflects a predecessor they admire or is linked to a revered saint, and can signify the values they will focus on. When is the new pope announced? After each round of voting, the ballots are burned with chemicals to make the smoke either black – meaning no decision has been reached or white – signalling a pope has been elected. Shortly after, the new pope – dressed in his new white robe and red slippers – will appear from the main balcony of St Peter's Basilica. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
