Artificial Intelligence
BBC reportedly tells Perplexity AI to cease and desist content scraping
The corporation is said to have warned the American start-up, which counts Jeff Bezos as an investor, it could seek an injunction
dcms
Business
UK Culture Media and Sport Committee chair reacts to spending reductions
The real-terms reduction places the future of the BBC World Service at risk, said Dame Caroline Dinenage
Production & Post
Government expects Crown Works Studios to proceed ‘at pace’
Production company Fulwell 73 and financiers Cain International plan to build 20 premium sound stages at the complex
Business
Film studio tax relief programme gets underway in England
Eligible studios will receive the relief directly from their local authorities, with no need to submit a claim
Business
Government considers extending UK TV Licence to streaming-only households
A range of options is reportedly under consideration ahead of the current Royal Charter period's ending in 2027
Media Consumption
UK public service broadcasters challenge terrestrial TV switch-off date
According to reports, the PSBs are pushing back against plans to keep signals on air until at least 2034
Business
‘The devil’s in the detail’: industry reacts to UK DCMS funding boost
Media and entertainment business leaders across the UK have cautiously welcomed the announcement, while calling for continuing support
Business
Government funding boost to ‘turbocharge’ UK creative industries
In addition to the support, the government has also launched a new UK Soft Power Council to build trust and drive economic growth
Business
DCMS announces Creative Industries Taskforce members
The taskforce will inform the Creative Industries Sector Plan, which aims to boost economic growth under the wider Industrial Strategy
Artificial Intelligence
UK government consults creative industry on AI copyright exemption
The consultation aims to give creative industries and AI developers clarity over copyright laws
Business
Culture Secretary sets out plan for BBC financial sustainability
The government said it intends to use a review of the corporation's Royal Charter to consider funding options to support its long-term future
Business
UK government to publish creative industries Sector Plan
The plan will set out new policies and interventions working with the sector to deliver a further boost to its significant growth potential, said...
Media Consumption
Government launches forum on future of UK TV amid fears up to 1.5 million may be ‘left behind’
The move follows research showing up to 5 per cent of households may be excluded by the shift towards online TV consumption
People
Lisa Nandy appointed as new Culture Secretary
The Wigan MP was previously PPS to former Shadow Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell
Media Delivery
UK Government reveals plans for ‘dedicated stakeholder forum’ to look at future of DTT
TVBEurope understands the forum will include stakeholders from the TV and infrastructure sectors as well as viewers in order to reflect a full range...
Media Delivery
Ofcom: UK needs ‘common vision’ on future of DTT
Ofcom's report found broadcasters foresee a tipping point at which it will no longer be viable to support DTT in its current form
People
Michelle Donelan appointed UK’s secretary of state for culture
Donelan takes over from Nadine Dorries who resigned yesterday after less than a year in the job
People
UK set for seventh culture secretary in five years
Both Penny Mordaunt and Kemi Badenoch have been linked to the role following Nadine Dorries' resignation
Business
Unions representing 120K UK creative workers oppose Channel 4 privatisation
In a letter to Nadine Dorries, the unions warn the sale of Channel 4 will have major consequences for the UK's broadcasting landscape
People
Michael Grade appointed Ofcom chair
The long search for Lord Burns' successor is finally over
Business
UK culture secretary wants to ‘level up’ TV, film industries
Plan includes investing in creative businesses outside of London
Business
Channel 4 sell-off ‘delayed due to backlash’
DCMS is said to have been inundated with submissions following the government's consultation on the future of the broadcaster
Business
Nadine Dorries appointed UK culture secretary
Former I'm A Celebrity... contestant takes over DCMS top job, John Whittingdale out as minister for media and data
Production & Post
BFI launches UK skills review
Review will focus on the commonality of job roles across both film and high-end TV, whilst also taking into consideration the skills needs of...
Business
Clementi: BBC impartiality starts at the top, not half way down
BBC's current chair has been speaking to the DCMS select committee about his successor
Business
New Ofcom CEO to face DCMS Committee
Melanie Dawes will be questioned on the role of public service broadcasting
Business
UK government appoints commissioner for cultural recovery
Neil Mendoza has been tasked with advising the government on how film, theatre, galleries and entertainment venues can recover from coronavirus lockdown
Business
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee opens coronavirus inquiry
DCMS Committee is calling for evidence from organisations and arms-length bodies
Business
John Whittingdale: Scrapping licence fee is “politically impossible”
Prime Minister reportedly favours "reform rather than revolution"
TVBEverywhere
Oliver Dowden succeeds Nicky Morgan as culture secretary
Previously described himself as "the MP for Albert Square"
Business
DCMS launches consultation over licence fee evasion
Culture Secretary warns of BBC "ending up like Blockbuster"
Technology
Ofcom: “We share the Government’s ambition for the UK to be a world leader in 5G”
Regulator publishes response to the Government’s SSP for telecoms, spectrum and post
TVBEverywhere
DCMS has ‘no plans to make legislative changes’ to TV ad limits
DCMS said to be in discussions over limit of ads per hour on PSBs
TVBEverywhere
Streamers ‘could be pulled into reality TV inquiry’
MPs considering calling Netflix and Amazon to give evidence
TVBEverywhere
UK Government to review streaming regulation
DCMS looking to bring rules in line with those of traditional broadcasters
TVBEverywhere
DCMS Committee launches inquiry into AR/VR
Seeks to examine the impact of addictive technologies on people's lives
Business
BECTU raises “deep concerns” over Brexit technical paper
DCMS published guidance for broadcasting and VoD on possible no deal scenario
Business
Government to promise broadcasters Brexit support
Culture minister Jeremy Wright due to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival
Business
Matt Hancock “not minded” to refer Comcast’s bid for Sky to Ofcom
Minister reveals decision in written statement to House of Commons
Business
DCMS Committee reveals Brexit creativity concerns
New report examines the potential impact of Brexit in funding, the regulatory environment and the workforce
