Channel 4 News has appointed Paul Morgan-Bentley as head of forensic journalism. He joins from The Times where he currently serves as head of investigations, and will begin his new role in April. Esme Wren, editor of Channel 4 News, said: “Paul is one of the UK’s leading investigative journalists and we’re delighted to welcome him to Channel 4 News. Morgan-Bentley said: “I am thrilled to be joining Channel 4 News and for the opportunity to lead its exceptional teams of investigative journalists. I have been a huge fan of Channel 4’s distinctive agenda-setting journalism for many years and of the way it engages and inspires young and new audiences.

Source: The Times January 13, 2026 13:33 UTC