This time of year is usually an upbeat one at ITV's HQ. Staff normally prepare for the 'new term', and the return of big-name hosts following their summer holidays, with considerable excitement.

ITV announced a series of cuts earlier this year that will see the likes of Lorraine and Loose Women slashed to just 30 weeks ...

Richard Madeley is among names remaining in roles on ITV programmes, like Good Morning Britain, despite a huge cull this summer - a bloodbath which will see more than 200 off-screen roles cut ...