All Regulation articles – Page 36
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NewsGovernment has ‘no plans currently’ to privatise C4
The government has claimed that there are “no plans currently” to privatise Channel 4.
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NewsBazalgette: next BBC regulator must tackle licence fee
Sir Peter Bazalgette has urged the next regulator of the BBC to do the “definitive” piece of work on the way in which the corporation should be funded in the future.
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NewsShadow culture secretary fears ‘sustained attack’ on BBC
Shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant has expressed fears of a “sustained attack” on the BBC by the Conservative government and said the industry should be ready to protect the corporation.
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NewsIn brief: Pact names vice chair; ITV2 re-orders sketch show
Hat Trick’s Paul Cohen lands Pact role, while Keith Lemon’s Kardashians are set to return
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NewsLicence fee decriminalisation back on the agenda
Decriminalisation of non-payment of the licence fee will be put back on the agenda during charter renewal negotiations later this year.
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NewsTony Hall rallies BBC staff ahead of charter renewal
Tony Hall has prepared BBC staff for “lively and robust debate” ahead of charter renewal, and asked them to be “bold and inventive” about the corporation’s future.
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NewsEd Vaizey to continue as culture minister
Ten Downing Street has confirmed that Ed Vaizey will continue as a culture minister.
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NewsAnimal charities slam The Island With Bear Grylls
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has urged the attorney general of Panama to press charges against the producers of The Island With Bear Grylls over the “abhorrent” treatment of pigs on the show.
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NewsChris Bryant braced for ‘big job’ defending BBC
Newly-appointed shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant has argued that he faces a “big job” in fighting for the future of the BBC.
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NewsPact demands clarity over BBC Studios
Pact chief executive John McVay has called for clarity over the independence of the proposed BBC Studios from the corporation’s commissioning teams.
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CommentJohn Whittingdale: better the devil you know for the BBC?
Nobody predicted that backbencher John Whittingdale would be named culture secretary in David Cameron’s new cabinet – but his appointment is far from leftfield.
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NewsJohn Whittingdale appointed culture secretary
Former Culture, Media and Sport Committee (CMSC) chairman John Whittingdale has been named culture secretary as part of David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsGeneral election 2015: Tory plans for broadcasting
The Conservative Party is on course to win a small majority at the general election. Here is how its plans for the broadcasting industry stack up.
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NewsOfcom launches Top Gear ‘pikey’ investigation
Ofcom is investigating the use of the word ‘pikey’ in Top Gear after a separate BBC Trust investigation in March cleared the show of causing offence.
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NewsBBC Trust launches distribution consultation
The BBC Trust has launched an eight-week consultation into BBC content distribution across TV, radio and online.
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NewsSNP wants extra £100m from BBC licence fee
The Scottish National Party wants an additional £100m of the licence fee and a greater say in BBC charter renewal.
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NewsBBC3 future: 23,000 have their say
The BBC Trust received 23,000 responses to its consultation on moving BBC3 online and is expected to publish its provisional findings in June.
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NewsBBC Trust director departs after nine months
Jon Zeff has stepped down as director of the BBC Trust after just nine months.
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NewsRona Fairhead to ‘relinquish HSBC duties’
BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead is set to relinquish her responsibilities as a non-executive director at HSBC, according to reports.
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NewsBBCW and Fremantle strike deals with Chinese media giant
MipTV: BBC Worldwide and Fremantle Media have both signed major production deals with Chinese media giant Shanghai Media Group (SMG).