All Ofcom articles – Page 50
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Ofcom vagueness criticised by MPs.
The influential all-party media group of MPs and peers has written to media secretary Chris Smith and trade secretary Stephen Byers to complain that the communications white paper is too vague about how Ofcom will operate, writes John Lewis.
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IN MY VIEW - The DCMS should consult Ofcom before using 'back-stop powers' against the BBC.
One of the fiercest criticisms of the communications white paper has been its failure to give Ofcom much of a say over the BBC. This criticism has not just come from
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DTI/DCMS plans for Ofcom 'too vague' say MPs
All party media group writes to Culture secretary demanding clarification on how new regulator will operate
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Pattison adds voice to BBC/Ofcom debate
Head of media firm New PHD and former favourite for ITV chief executive role says corporation should not come under scrutiny by new super-regulator
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Edmonds backs BBC Ofcom link.
Oftel director general David Edmonds this week added his weight to mounting calls for the BBC board of governors to report to Ofcom, claiming the corporation was missing a trick by
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Ofcom must rule BBC.
The government has come under increased pressure to rethink its decision not to place the BBC under the new super regulator, Ofcom, following criticism from the industry. Broadcasters including BSkyB, Channel 4,
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BBC may not escape Ofcom regulation
Major broadcasters unite in their disapproval of decision to leave BBC to its own devices
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DCMS 'open' to ideas for Ofcom.
The government is open to suggestions about the best structure for its proposed single regulator, Ofcom, media secretary Chris Smith said this week. Speaking at an Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR)
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Hodgson on Ofcom
The ITC chief executive argues that Ofcom - the new superregulator proposed by the joint DCMS/DTI Communications White Paper - has more complex and potentially conflicting responsibilities than any other regulator and needs clear powers and guidance if
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Hogson on Ofcom
The ITC chief executive argues that Ofcom - the new superregulator proposed by the joint DCMS/DTI Communications White Paper - has more complex and potentially conflicting responsibilities than any other regulator and needs clear powers and guidance i
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White Paper Special - Ofcom named as watchdog
As expected, the white paper outlined the details of a new single regulatory body for the communications industry, with two divisions, to deal with economic and content issues, writes Penny Hughes.
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ITC and Oftel plan 'immediate start' to Ofcom framework
Two regulators say they will 'develop and extend' cooperation in run up to new leglislation
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NEWS SPECIAL: EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION FESTIVAL - Shadow to oversee new Ofcom body
The current system of regulation could be replaced by a single body kept in check by a shadow strategic communications authority, according to one of the team formulating ideas for the forthcoming communications white paper, writes Tara Conlan.
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Hodgson sorts out Ofcom role
Independent Television Commission chief executive Patricia Hodgson has seized the initiative in defining the role for a single media regulator, Ofcom. In an article written for Broadcast, Hodgson outlines a vision
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Hodgson on Ofcom - Learning from experience
So broadcasting and telecoms, like businesses in the financial services or energy sectors, are to be brought together under a single regulator.Ofcom is to join the FSA, Ofgem, Ofwat and other