All Regulation articles – Page 137
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Carter goes on message
Hours after being appointed as Ofcom chief executive, Stephen Carter was already in public servant mode, writes Conor Dignam.
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NewsHowells throws out carriage charge claims
Broadcasting Minister Kim Howells has rejected complaints from terrestrial broadcasters that BSkyB is overcharging them to carry their channels, writes David Rose
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Higher ITC fees anger channels.
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) faces a row with broadcasters after increasing the fees it charges
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Ofcom director wants more power.
David Edmonds, one of Ofcom's most senior directors, has called for increased powers for the super-regulator to police public service broadcasting beyond those already outlined in the Communications Bill, writes Jon Rogers.
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Jowell amends bill to protect indie sector.
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has handed independent producers a significant boost by accepting all but two of the recommendations in the Independent Television Commission (ITC) programme supply review, writes Luke Satchell.
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NewsNo further BBC role for Ofcom
The government has effectively drawn a line under calls for the BBC to come under the full control of Ofcom, declaring that any wide ranging review into the corporation's activities will not take place until the run up to Charter Renewal, writes David Wood
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NewsOfcom director calls for greater powers
David Edmonds, one of Ofcom's most senior directors has called for increased powers for the super-regulator to police public service broadcasting, beyond those already outlined in the communications bill, writes Jon Rogers.
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NewsJowell backs indies
Media secretary Tessa Jowell has handed indies a significant boost by accepting all but two of the recommendations made by the ITC in its programme supply review, writes Luke Satchell
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NewsITC heads for fees row
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) faces a row with broadcasters after increasing the fees it charges to regulate them, writes Steve Aston
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NewsITC clears Pilger documentary
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) has moved to defend ITV's screening of journalist John Pilger's controversial documentary Palestine is Still the Issue, after receiving over one hundred complaints about the programme, writes Steve Aston
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BSC and BBC face probe by MPs.
The Broadcasting Standards Commission and the BBC's procedures for handling complaints about media intrusion are to be put on trial by members of Parliament, writes David Rose.
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LMC LOSES LICENCES.
The Independent Television Commission has revoked the seven local TV restricted service licences belonging to the
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ITC ruling leaves Freeview slots up for grabs.
Four new channels could join the Freeview platform after a decision by the Independent Television Commission not to boost the power of the digital terrestrial signal, writes Paul Revoir.
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NewsBSC and BBC examined over media intrusion
The Broadcasting Standards Commission and the BBC's procedures for handling complaints about media intrusion are to be put on trial by MPs, writes David Rose
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OFT clears BSkyB of competition abuse.
After a three-year investigation, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) this week stunned the industry by
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Multichannel tally reaches critical mass.
Over half of British homes are likely to have multichannel television next year according to new
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NewsSci-Fi Channel rapped
The Sci-Fi Channel has been ticked off by the Independent Television Commission after screening a 15-rated film which included nudity and violence at lunchtime, writes Steve Aston
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NewsOFT backs BSkyB pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has surprised the broadcasting industry by today ruling that BSkyB has not breached competition law in its supply of premium sport and movie channels to third parties, writes Paul Revoir.
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NewsLegislate for regional quality says Puttnam committee member
The government has been urged to introduce tough legislation to force ITV to provide high quality regional programmes, writes Steve Aston.
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OFT TO RULE ON BSKYB.
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has restated its commitment to make a decision by Christmas