All Ofcom articles – Page 46
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Ofcom rapped for overlooking public
The board of new super-regulator Ofcom has been condemned by the National Consumer Council (NCC) which has voiced 'deep concern' that it does not feature a consumer champion to stand up for the interests of the public, writes Leigh Holmwood
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And finally, Ofcom beckons?
?with the challenge of protecting a valued heritage while nurturing innovation ...
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Hooper Ofcom role cheers radio sector.
The radio industry has received a significant fillip from the government after it an-nounced this week that two senior Radio Authority members have been appointed to the board of Ofcom, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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NewsHooper Ofcom role cheers radio sector
The radio industry has received a significant fillip from the government after it announced this week that two senior Radio Authority members have been appointed to the board of Ofcom, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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Broadcast regulators appointed to Ofcom
The government has decided to pack the board of Ofcom, the new super-regulator for the communications industries, w...
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Dyke issues dire Ofcom warning.
BBC Director general Greg Dyke has labelled industry calls for BBC programming to be overseen by super-regulator Ofcom as 'dangerous', writes David Wood
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Lib Dems to save BBC from Ofcom.
The BBC is set to be saved from being brought under the immediate control of Ofcom
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NewsLib Dems to save BBC from Ofcom
The BBC is set to be saved from being brought under the immediate control of Ofcom after the Liberal Democrats decided to back media secretary Tessa Jowell, who is determined to preserve the corporation's governors and keep her back-stop powers rather than yield them to the new super-regulator, ...
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NewsThompson calls on Ofcom for protection
Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has called for safeguards to be put in place to protect his channel if UK broadcasting is opened up to foreign ownership, writes Georgina Lipscomb
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NewsOfcom regulation of BBC ouput 'dangerous', says Dyke
BBC director general Greg Dyke has labelled industry calls for BBC programming to be overseen by super-regulator Ofcom as 'dangerous', writes David Wood
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NewsForeign ownership laws to be relaxed pre-Ofcom
The government is to press ahead with the liberalisation of foreign ownership restrictions in the UK broadcasting industry before the establishment of Ofcom, despite Lord Puttnam's joint committee recommendation that they are kept until the super-regulator is up and running, writes Katy Elliot
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Currie: Ofcom could rule BBC.
Moves to bring the BBC under the aegis of new super-regulator Ofcom would be 'workable' according
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Currie: Ofcom could rule BBC
Moves to bring the BBC under the aegis of new super-regulator Ofcom would be 'workable' according to its new chairman Lord David Currie, despite the government's steadfast opposition to the idea, writes Leigh Holmwood
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Challenges for the man from Ofcom
Lord Currie's responsibility is to consumers, not service providers. ...
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Currie looks to FSA as model for Ofcom
Ofcom, the planned regulator for the converging media and communications sectors, should take its lead from heavywe...
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Ofcom fines are 'threat to rights'.
Media Secretary Tessa Jowell has been warned that the government will violate broadcasters' human rights if
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NewsCurrie to be first head of Ofcom
Lord David Currie of Marylebone has been appointed the first chairman of new super-regulator Ofcom, media secretary Tessa Jowell announced today , writes Leigh Holmwood
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Ofcom choice signals drive for competition
The choice of Lord Currie, dean of London's University Business School, as Ofcom chairman will clearly signal the n...
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Ofcom fines are 'threat to rights'
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has been warned that the government will violate broadcasters' human rights if it presses ahead with plans to levy huge fines for breaches of licences, writes David Rose