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NewsNUJ urges review of "dodgy" licence fee deal
Reports that the Conservatives changed its licence fee policy after a request from James Murdoch have prompted the NUJ to demand last year’s settlement be scrapped.
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NewsSky reveals fresh comedies
A playground comedy, a talent show-cum-gameshow and a hidden camera series from Ant & Dec’s Gallowgate Productions are among Sky 1’s line up for autumn.
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NewsMiliband: changes to media plurality rules should exclude BBC
The BBC should not be affected by any changes to media plurality laws, Labour leader Ed Miliband has said.
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NewsClegg calls on Ofcom to scrutinise News Corp
Nick Clegg had called on regulator Ofcom to “very seriously” consider if News Corp remains a “fit and proper” shareholder in Sky, according to reports.
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NewsEnd of an empire?
Rupert Murdoch’s first words at the select committee hearing were greeted with an eruption of laughter from those watching in Portcullis House, setting the tone for much of the rest of his comments.
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NewsAnalysts warn Sky brand could suffer a backlash
BSkyB could suffer from its association with News Corp if consumer disgust does not die away, analysts have warned.
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NewsShine and Sky: Business as usual
BSkyB and Shine Group are telling the industry it is business as usual despite the furore around News Corp, with the broadcaster reiterating its £600m commitment to original content.
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NewsCameron under fire from MPs
David Cameron faced an onslaught of criticism in the House of Commons on Wednesday for his relationships with Rebekah Brooks and James Murdoch, with MPs accusing him of breaching ministerial code over over the BSkyB bid.
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NewsSky cuts ent packages to two in channel rejig
Sky is overhauling the way it retails its channels to subscribers, slashing the number of entertainment packages from six to two.
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NewsSky Living orders Steps series
Sky Living has commissioned a four-part documentary series from ITV Studios on 1990s pop band Steps as they embark on a comeback and the release of a greatest hits album.
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NewsCameron cleared over BSkyB accusations
The Prime Minister did not breach conflict of interest rules by meeting Rebekah Brooks and James Murdoch during the BSkyB bid, the cabinet secretary has ruled.
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NewsMurdoch: BSkyB deal scuppered by “hysteria”
News Corporation’s takeover of BSkyB became “impractical” after competitors “built hysteria” around the phone hacking scandal, according to Rupert Murdoch.
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NewsMurdoch attacked by protester
Rupert Murdoch has been attacked while answering MPs questions into phone hacking allegations.
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NewsLIVE BLOG: Murdochs face MPs questions
Live updates from the culture select committee in which News Corporation chiefs Rupert and James Murdoch were quizzed by MPs about the phone-hacking scandal.
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NewsPhone hacking prompts Labour rethink on Comms Act
The Labour party is making last minute amendments to its Communications Review submission in light of the hacking scandal.
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NewsCameron accused of conflict of interest over BSkyB bid
The Prime Minister could be investigated over a potential conflict of interest rules regarding News Corp’s BSkyB bid.
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NewsBBC2 to air Murdoch committee appearance
BBC2 has cleared this afternoon’s schedule to offer live coverage of Rupert and James Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks’ appearance before the DCMS select committee.
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NewsBrooks resigns; pressure builds on Murdoch to quit Sky role
News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has resigned over the phone-hacking scandal as pressure grows on Sky chairman James Murdoch to quit his role.
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NewsRTS unveils Cambridge line-up
The chief executives of ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and the director general of the BBC are to share a platform at the 2011 Cambridge Convention.
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NewsNews Corp: deal off, pressure on
Scrutiny of News Corp, including its existing 39% holding in BSkyB, looks set to continue despite the media giant walking away from a full takeover bid on Wednesday.