Simon Cowell signs a deal with ITV which will see the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent return for the next three years, and says he is " thrilled" with the new contract.

Graham Norton assures the BBC he can be trusted not to ignite any scandals after stepping into Jonathan Ross's shoes on radio and TV.

The BBC licence fee is to be frozen for the next six years at £145.50 and will fund the World Service, it has emerged.