All Regulation articles – Page 47
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NewsBBC blasts Ofcom PSB report
The BBC has criticised Ofcom data showing the corporation’s total spend on original content fell 11% to £1.25bn last year.
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NewsPSB programme spend falls to 13-year low
BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5’s total spend on content in 2011 contracted at its fastest rate and to its lowest point in 13 years, according to Ofcom figures.
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NewsNews Corp board approves split
News Corporation, 39% owner of Sky, has confirmed it intends to split into two separate businesses divided between its TV and film and publishing operations.
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NewsBT Vision tops pay TV complaints chart
BT Vision is the most complained about pay TV service according to Ofcom which has released figures about the sector for the first time.
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NewsBBC to review news structure after Arab Spring review
The BBC is to review how it allocates resources around certain stories and regions, focusing particularly on the role of Middle East editor, after an independent review identified this issue as “a gap not easily bridged”.
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NewsTreasury launches tax breaks consultation
The campaigns for tax breaks in high end drama and animation have taken one step closer to being realised, as the government today launches a public consultation.
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NewsHunt grilled over 4G disruption plans
The debate over how the government will ensure TV reception is not damaged by the 4G network hit parliament yesterday as cross-party MPs grilled Jeremy Hunt over his plans.
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NewsITV and Lime strike back in TOWIE legal dispute
ITV and Lime Pictures have hit back in the battle over The Only Way Is Essex, lodging a robust defence at the High Court against claims of copyright infringement and breach of confidence.
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NewsHunt saved from inquiry after Commons vote
MPs in the House of Common have voted against an inquiry into Jeremy Hunt’s conduct during News Corps bid for BSkyB.
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NewsKeith Lemon being investigated over puppy giveaway
Ofcom is investigating ITV1 show Keith Lemon’s LemonAid after sparking 176 complaints for giving a puppy away as a prize.
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NewsE4 censured over Playing it Straight swearing
E4 dating show Playing It Straight has been found in breach of Ofcom rules after four episodes of the series featured very strong swearing within the first minute.
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NewsBroadcasters draw up social media guidelines
The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 have agreed a set of best-practice guidelines to help build confidence among audiences using social media to interact with TV shows.
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NewsGreen Paper shelved as DCMS confirms 2015 deadline for Comms Act
The government has shelved the Communications Act Green Paper and said a new bill will be introduced only “by the end of parliament”.
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NewsBBC apologises after single mother Newsnight claims
The BBC has apologised to a single mother after she complained that a recent appearance on Newsnight left her humiliated.
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NewsHunt facing pressure from Labour
Labour is calling for an independent investigation into whether Jeremy Hunt broke the ministerial code following his appearance at the Leveson Inquiry.
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NewsHunt "shocked" by level of News Corp contact with Adam Smith
Jeremy Hunt was “totally shocked” by the level of contact News Corp lobbyist Frederic Michel had with his former special advisor Adam Smith, he has told the Leveson Inquiry.
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NewsHunt sympathetic but not supportive of News Corp bid
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has admitted he was sympathetic to News Corps bid for BSkyB, but insisted he was not supportive of it, while giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry.
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NewsPact and PSBs agree personal data guidelines
Cross-industry guidelines have been agreed for the first time between Pact and the four PSBs over how producers and crews should handle sensitive data obtained from their work.
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NewsCable explains BSkyB intervention thinking
Business Secretary Vince Cable has told the Leveson Inquiry he believed there was less case for intervention in Northern and Shell’s acquisition of Channel 5 than News Corp’s proposed takeover of BSkyB because of the difference in news provision and market share.
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NewsN Ireland set to receive RTÉ channels
Freeview viewers in Northern Ireland will gain access to Republic of Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ following digital switchover.