In a move that may have left a few people slightly confused, the Daily Mail has published an editorial in support of the BBC.
Daily Mail backs the BBC Trust
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
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Schillings: Trollhunters General
The leading law firm is targeting social media, says Padraig Reidy
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