All Funding articles
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CommentMike Darcey: A universally funded BBC is a tougher sell than ever before
With Tim Davie’s proposals for the future of the licence fee not certain to succeed, the BBC will need a plan B
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NewsBBC to charge US users for unlimited news access
Broadcaster launches first international paid subscription scheme for news coverage
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NewsIndustry heavyweights predict licence fee survival
Tony Hall, Mike Darcey and Caroline Dinenage suggest reformed version of existing model will prevail in upcoming funding debate
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NewsGlobal broadcasters preach caution on AI
French, German and Canadian PSBs foreground guard-rails and creative protection at Sunny Side of the Doc
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NewsGovernment unveils £75m funding boost for industry
Aims to cement UK as global production powerhouse
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News'A self-imposed injury': Industry reacts to DCMS budget cuts
The department will see a 1.2% reduction in real terms to its resource budget from 2025-26 to 2028-29
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NewsCaroline Dinenage: DCMS cuts the ‘wrong choice’
Culture, Media and Sport committee chair decries real-terms budget slash by chancellor Rachel Reeves in Spending Review
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NewsBritBox chief eyes opportunity amid UK turmoil
Robert Schildhouse says BBC Studios-owned streamer can assist with financing ‘crisis’ in UK drama
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NewsCMS Committee urges against mooted cuts to World Service
Letter insists BBC’s international news division is key to countering global disinformation
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NewsThe Partnership Group acquires majority stake in founding companies
Sara Putt Associates and Sayle Screen helped form TPG in 2021 alongside The Artists Partnership
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NewsTim Davie lays out charter renewal wishlist
Director general keen to see funding mechanism updated
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NewsIn brief: Call for new HETV threshold; TRC launches talent resource; BBC drops Wynne Evans
Lower-budget dramas should receive support provided they meet certain criteria, Trom creator argues
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NewsBBC urged to clarify regional commissioning commitment
Peter Strachan, the director who initially raised the issue, says ‘proof will be in details and mechanisms’ of new pledge
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NewsBBC sets N&R production criteria following Traitors row
Corporation’s move goes beyond Ofcom’s industry-wide standard and comes months after protestation over hit show’s production in Scotland
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NewsMajor comedy producers urge move away from ‘glossy’ American shows
Phil Clarke, Ash Atalla and Danny Brocklehurst propose changes to improve dire financial outlook for comedy producers
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NewsBBC report urges ‘significant and sustainable’ investment in British comedy
Action on public funding and tax credit system is needed to maintain UK’s top position on world stage
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NewsPact brands C4 in-house plans ‘a kick in the teeth’
Indie body says it was not consulted over plans for standalone company or introduction of M&A-focused Creative Investment Fund until last minute
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NewsTim Davie: ‘Now is the time to confirm an IP switchover’
BBC director general unveils more details of PSB ‘streaming media device’ and plans to double down on Freely
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NewsBBC to propose ‘streaming media device’ as part of digital switchover
Tim Davie to announce plan reaching underserved audiences in major speech tomorrow
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NewsTim Davie: PSB funding is in ‘borderline crisis’
Director general defends licence fee and says governments have ’disinvested in’ the BBC