All Regulation articles – Page 46
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NewsWomen claim sexist culture was “endemic”
Women in TV describe sexist climate as BBC comes under fire over Jimmy Savile allegations
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NewsRantzen: Savile proves need for whistle-blowing system
Esther Rantzen, the TV presenter and founder of Childline, has called on the TV industry to establish a workable framework to allow whistle-blowers to complain about bullying and harassment in the wake of the Jimmy Savile revelations.
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NewsBBC Trust demands "gold standard" of child protection
The BBC Trust has called on the corporation to prove that it has “gold standard” child protection policies in the wake of the Jimmy Savile allegations - and robust measures in place to avoid a culture of fear in speaking out about inappropriate practices.
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NewsDMOL rejects Sky EPG appeal
DMOL has rejected BSkyB’s appeal against its plans to rejig the Freeview EPG, and will push ahead with changes to the HD, News and Children’s slots.
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NewsMPs slam BBC 'off-payroll' tax arrangements
A group of MPs has criticised the BBC for allowing high-profile presenters and other freelancers to be paid through personal service companies - a move that could reduce tax bills.
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NewsNottingham local TV licence awarded
A consortium backed by former ITV News editor Nigel Dacre has won a local TV licence in Nottingham.
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NewsC4's Bigger Fatter Gypsier ads ruled offensive
The Advertising Standards Agency has found adverts promoting Channel 4’s Big Fat Gypsy Wedding series offensive and irresponsible following an investigation into the campaign.
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NewsDCMS opens tax relief consultation
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is nailing down the criteria used to decide which programmes are eligible for the proposed drama tax relief for high-end TV.
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NewsTop Gear breaches BBC Trust guidelines
The BBC Trust has upheld a complaint against Top Gear after host Jeremy Clarkson made offensive remarks about people with “growths on their faces.”
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NewsHMRC refreshes tax rules for freelancers
HM Revenue & Customs has shaken up its TV tax guidelines, potentially giving freelancers the freedom to work longer on productions in a self-employed capacity.
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NewsSky ‘fit and proper’ to hold TV licence
Ofcom has ruled that Sky is a “fit and proper” company to hold a broadcasting licence but criticised former chairman James Murdoch’s conduct in the wake of the phone hacking scandal.
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NewsITV set for licence renewal
ITV could have its licence renewed for another decade without any major changes to terms of the licence.
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NewsLocal London licence to be awarded in November
Ofcom is set to award the hotly contested London local TV licence by the end of November.
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NewsCoba seeks greater say for multichannel
The multichannel sector will use findings that it spends more on first-run UK content than Channel 4 and Channel 5 combined to strengthen its hand in upcoming battles over a proposed EPG reshuffle and retransmission fees.
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NewsOfcom awards first local TV licences
Ofcom has awarded its first tranche of local TV licences, with bidders in Brighton and Grimsby securing broadcast rights.
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NewsOfcom to probe EastEnders brawl
An EastEnders barroom brawl is to be investigated by Ofcom over concerns that it was too violent.
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NewsFinal tax break pleas are lodged with government
The UK’s animation and facilities industries have made their final pleas to government in a bid to secure the best possible tax breaks.
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NewsMaria Miller replaces Hunt as culture secretary
Maria Miller has been named culture secretary replacing Jeremy Hunt who will head the Department of Health in David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsThis Morning strikes B&Q PP deal
ITV has secured a two-year product placement deal with DIY retailer B&Q linked to daytime programme This Morning.
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NewsBBC Trust rebukes Diane Abbott’s appearance fees
The BBC has been rapped for allowing Diane Abbott’s appearances on This Week to become “too frequent” after becoming a shadow cabinet minister.