All Regulation articles – Page 75
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NewsPremier League contests Sky Sports ruling
The Premier League has challenged Ofcom’s decision to force Sky to sell its sports channels to other broadcasters at a discount.
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NewsOfcom cuts red tape for local radio
Ofcom has announced a package of measures to deregulate local radio, paving the way for more mergers and more flexibility in the volume of locally-produced content.
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NewsTories vow to open BBC books
The Conservatives have vowed to lay bare the BBC’s accounts to full scrutiny from the National Audit Office for the first time if they get into power.
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NewsPenk upheld for suicide jokes
Ofcom has rapped breakfast show DJ Steve Penk for joking on-air about a potential suicide victim, but has cleared Radio 5 Live’s broadcast of swearing from the rock group Rage Against the Machine.
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NewsDigital Economy Bill pushed through
The controversial Digital Economy Bill has been forced through the Commons by the Government - with the aid of the Conservatives - after just two hours of debate, attaining a crucial third reading which means it will now get royal assent and become law.
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NewsSky: Ofcom’s U-turn on DTT proposal is no Picnic
BSkyB has given a lukewarm reception to Ofcom approving its three-year-old proposal to sell premium channels on DTT.
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NewsFree-to-air Ashes plan hit for six
Moves to put the Ashes on the Crown Jewels TV sports list have been derailed thanks to lobbying from the English Cricket Board and the timing of the general election.
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NewsDigital Economy Bill to be debated
Commons Leader Harriet Harman has announced plans to hold a public consultation over proposals to cut off illegal file-sharers from the internet.
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NewsOfcom calls for ITV’s CRR to be scrapped
ITV has welcomed Ofcom’s call for the Contract Rights Renewal Scheme to be abolished to reflect changes in the ad market.
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NewsOfcom's Sky verdict: what you need to know
Don’t fancy wading through Ofcom’s 656 page Pay TV statement? Here’s what you need to know at a glance
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NewsSky ordered to cut sports prices
Sky must offer its Sky Sports 1 and 2 channels to other broadcasters at a wholesale price set by Ofcom, the broadcasting regulator ruled today.
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NewsOfcom proposes TV ad sales shake-up
Rules governing how commercial television stations sell their advertising airtime could be scrapped following the launch of an Ofcom consultation on the issue.
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NewsLords warning over radio switchover
The Government could face a major backlash unless it makes the case for the switchover from FM to digital radio due by 2015, peers have said.
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NewsITV: no IFNC discussions before election
The celebrations of the winning IFNC bidders have been cut short after ITV said it would not begin contractual discussions with them until after the imminent election.
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NewsProject Canvas to face OFT scrutiny
Project Canvas is to be examined by the Office of Fair Trading, opening the door for critics to voice their concerns about the BBC-backed VOD service – while technology firm Arqiva has been revealed as a partner.
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NewsGMTV censured for promoting Lewis's website
GMTV has been criticised by Ofcom for indirectly sending viewers to moneysavingexpert.com, the website run by regular guest Martin Lewis.
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NewsKids in TV review proposes new rules
Constructed factual shows that feature children, such as Boys and Girls Alone, will require the same licensing as talent shows, comedy and drama, under government plans.
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NewsITV thrown CRR lifeline
ITV has been thrown a lifeline in its battle to overturn its Contract Rights Renewal Scheme after the government said it may be able to use a loophole to abolish the advertising mechansim.
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NewsHunt questions logic of 6 Music plan
Shadow Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he could not understand the BBC’s logic in dropping 6 Music but retaining another “niche” service such as Radio 3.
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NewsOfcom: No This Morning sex investigation
Ofcom is not planning to investigate viewers complaints about This Morning’s sex-themed week, Sex Up Your Life.