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House of Lords committee opens inquiry into next-gen media technology

It will focus on the effects of technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence and others on the UK’s creative industries over the...

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Lords: BBC faces “stagnation and decline” if it fails to respond to urgent challenges

A report by a cross-party committee suggests a universal household levy linked to council tax bills is one alternative to the BBC's licence fee

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House of Lords opens inquiry into the future of the BBC’s funding

Among the questions the inquiry will ask is 'how will new technologies and consumer habits change the future broadcasting landscape?'

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House of Lords rebukes ministers over Channel 4 sell-off

House of Lords Digital and Communication Committee was also unhappy at Channel 4's own response to the consultation

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Lords call on PM to address “inflexible” apprenticeship levy

Letter states that the Apprenticeship Levy, a tax on employers which can be used to fund apprenticeship training, is not working for trades including...