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...
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Business
UK creative industries named as ‘growth driver’ in government’s Industrial Strategy
A green paper published today outlines the government's aim to attract investment into the most productive parts of the UK economy
Business
UK broadcast CEOs call on parliament to pass Media Bill before dissolution
The Bill is currently at its “third reading” stage in the House of Lords
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
Production & Post
Creative UK launches manifesto calling for more investment in creative R&D; revised approach to trade and exports
Entitled Our Creative Future, the manifesto calls for ‘radical new action’ to respond to key issues facing the sector, such as removing barriers to access...
Production & Post
UK MPs call for freelancers’ commissioner for creative industry
The Committee has recommended the establishment of a cross-departmental Freelancers' Commissioner
Business
UK government threatens to renege on 2022 licence fee agreement
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said the current forecast of a rise of around 9 per cent, or £15, is "a lot of money and...
Business
UK TV and film industry reacts to Autumn Statement
Organisations including the UK Screen Alliance, British Film Commission, BFI and Bectu have reacted to Jeremy Hunt's plan to provide more additional tax relief...
Production & Post
Bectu calls for UK government to ‘put its money where its mouth is’ in supporting creative industries
Head of Bectu calls on UK government to announce measures to help the UK's creative industries in the upcoming Autumn Statement
Business
UK government responds to petition calling for more support during Hollywood strikes
The petition, launched last month, states that the UK’s freelance production sector needs financial support and reassurance from the government that they “will not...
Business
Petition calls for UK government to give film and TV crews more support during Hollywood strikes
The petition says the on-going strikes have meant "work has disappeared for many freelance crew overnight" and they could have a long-term effect on...
Business
Federation of Entertainment Unions calls for independent BBC board
The FEU says the appointment of the BBC's chair should no longer be at the gift of the UK government
Business
UK government reveals plans to grow creative industries by £50 billion
Government pledges to open four new state-of-the-art research and development facilities which will aim to drive the next generation of screen technology and on-set...
Business
UK government publishes draft Media Bill, Ofcom to regulate global streamers
The global streamers could face fines of up to £250,000 or be restricted in the UK entirely if they are found to have broken...
Business
House of Lords: UK government failing to put creative sector at heart of growth agenda
"The UK’s creative industries are an economic powerhouse and have been a huge success story. The government’s failure to grasp both the opportunities and...
Business
Channel 4 privatisation ‘should not go ahead’ says Donelan
Official announcement is expected to be made by the end of the week
Business
Ministers ‘spend £2 million on Channel 4 privatisation’
The figure was revealed following a question from Labour's Emily Thornberry
Business
Government, BBC show ‘lack of urgency’ on plans for broadcaster’s future
Cross-party Lords Communications and Digital Committee says there is a "disappointing lack of urgency" in preparing for the future of the BBC
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
Channel 4 ‘could sell for up to £2 billion’
Possible buyers include ITV, Comcast which owns Sky, Channel 5's owner Paramount, Discovery and French company Vivendi
Business
New figures reveal viewers don’t want a privatised Channel 4
Over 96 per cent of respondents to the UK government's consultation on the future of the broadcaster said they do not want it to...
Business
UK government sets out plans for TV industry’s future
Document reveals plans for Channel 4 privatisation, a new Video-on-Demand code to regulate streaming services, and legislation around prominence for public service broadcasters
Business
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
Media Delivery
UK government renews Freeview licences for another decade
Government intends to make ownership of Multiplex 2, which is currently jointly owned by Channel 4 and ITV, contingent on PSB status
Business
UK government opens Channel 4 sell-off consultation
Government wants to keep Channel 4's status as a public service broadcaster
Business
Dowden: Channel 4 could be privatised by 2024
Culture secretary tells DCMS Committee government could sell off broadcaster by end of the current parliament
Media Delivery
UK government backs 5G testing facility
Facility, based in Oxfordshire, will showcase the benefits of hybrid 5G and satellite communications networks.
Business
UK government creates Global Screen Fund to replace EU funding after Brexit
Pilot scheme will receive £7 million in government funding to support UK TV and film productions.
Business
UK government establishes panel to ‘help shape future of public service broadcasting’
Panel is tasked with providing independent expertise and advice as part of the government's strategic review of PSBs
Business
Government mulling “deep-pocketed investor” to support Channel 4
Ministers are said to be "laying the groundwork" for a review of Channel 4 that could lead to all or part of it being...
Business
Whittingdale: Government is mulling sale of Channel 4
Minister says government is questioning whether there is a need for a second publicly-owned PSB.
Production & Post
TV and film production given greenlight to resume
British Film Commission issues production guidance for film and high-end TV production
Business
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee opens coronavirus inquiry
DCMS Committee is calling for evidence from organisations and arms-length bodies
Business
‘Give creative industries the recognition we deserve’ in Brexit negotiations
Campaigner Marc Risby calls on media tech industry to not be passive during next phase of Brexit
TVBEverywhere
UK government warns viewers about EU satellite decoder devices
Law changes as soon as Brexit takes place
TVBEverywhere
Government to add Paralympics to ‘crown jewels’ of sport
Also looking to add the Women's World Cup and Women's FA Cup
Business
Government to promise broadcasters Brexit support
Culture minister Jeremy Wright due to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival
Business
UK government agrees £150m ‘sector deal’ for creative businesses
New deal will see significant investments made across the entire industry
Business
UK creative industries ‘could be worth £128.4 billion by 2025’
Review led by ITV chairman Peter Bazalgette
Production & Post
UK Government announces drones regulation
All drones weighing over 250 grams will now have to be registered
Business
DTG responds to BBC Charter consultation
In response to the UK’s DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) consultation into the BBC Charter Review, DTG has called on the BBC...
Business
BBC sets out new Charter
The UK government receives BBC pledge to become a more open Corporation