Media Delivery
Broadcasters respond to UK government’s media green paper
The Future TV Taskforce is made up of the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, 5, S4C, STV and Everyone TV
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Media Delivery
UK government confirms its commitment to DTT until at least 2034
Government is consulting on two possible timelines for a transition to internet-based TV services, and will announce the final decision later this year
Media Delivery
UK government ‘drawing up plans to switch off terrestrial TV’
According to reports, the government is in the process of drawing up a Green Paper to consult on the future of DTT in the...
Business
Lisa Nandy suggests BBC could be given permanent charter
Speaking at the Society of Editors conference, Nandy described the BBC as "one of the two most important institutions in our country", alongside the...
Media Consumption
UK government announces enhanced Ofcom regulations for streamers
As part of its announcement, the government also revealed plans for new legislation that will aim to widen accessibility on VoD services
Business
UK’s creative industries minister suggests PSBs should ‘move closer’ to battle the streamers
Ian Murray has written to Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to suggest there would be "significant benefits to public service media providers...
Business
UK government launches BBC Charter Review, considers future of the licence fee
" must reflect the whole of the UK, remain an engine for economic growth and be funded in a way that is sustainable...
Business
UK government aims to ‘demystify’ creative jobs for young people
According to government research, 50 per cent of young people aged 11-18 say creative jobs are “interesting” but 23 per cent believe there are...
Business
UK government funds skills bootcamp for broadcast technical assistants
The course, which takes place in November, will cover areas such as audio/video capture and editing, IP-based broadcast systems and file-based workflows
Business
UK screen sector reacts to government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan
The plan includes a pledge to accelerate innovation-led growth through increased research and development investment and support businesses that create innovative technology
Artificial Intelligence
UK government pledges to find a way forward for AI adoption in the creative industries
"During the consultation, we have heard you loud and clear that what works for one part of the creative industries doesn’t work for another,"...
Business
MPs call for Watch British campaign amid tariff uncertainty
The MPs said the so-called 'James Bond Tax' poses an existential threat to the industry and called for urgent action
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
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...
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