Media Consumption
Government launches forum on future of UK TV amid fears up to 1.5 million may be ‘left behind’
The move follows research showing up to 5 per cent of households may be excluded by the shift towards online TV consumption
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People
Lisa Nandy appointed as new Culture Secretary
The Wigan MP was previously PPS to former Shadow Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell
Media Delivery
UK Government reveals plans for ‘dedicated stakeholder forum’ to look at future of DTT
TVBEurope understands the forum will include stakeholders from the TV and infrastructure sectors as well as viewers in order to reflect a full range...
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
People
Michelle Donelan appointed UK’s secretary of state for culture
Donelan takes over from Nadine Dorries who resigned yesterday after less than a year in the job
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
Unions representing 120K UK creative workers oppose Channel 4 privatisation
In a letter to Nadine Dorries, the unions warn the sale of Channel 4 will have major consequences for the UK's broadcasting landscape
People
Michael Grade appointed Ofcom chair
The long search for Lord Burns' successor is finally over
Business
UK culture secretary wants to ‘level up’ TV, film industries
Plan includes investing in creative businesses outside of London
Business
Channel 4 sell-off ‘delayed due to backlash’
DCMS is said to have been inundated with submissions following the government's consultation on the future of the broadcaster
Business
Nadine Dorries appointed UK culture secretary
Former I'm A Celebrity... contestant takes over DCMS top job, John Whittingdale out as minister for media and data
Production & Post
BFI launches UK skills review
Review will focus on the commonality of job roles across both film and high-end TV, whilst also taking into consideration the skills needs of...
Business
Clementi: BBC impartiality starts at the top, not half way down
BBC's current chair has been speaking to the DCMS select committee about his successor
Business
New Ofcom CEO to face DCMS Committee
Melanie Dawes will be questioned on the role of public service broadcasting
Business
UK government appoints commissioner for cultural recovery
Neil Mendoza has been tasked with advising the government on how film, theatre, galleries and entertainment venues can recover from coronavirus lockdown
Business
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee opens coronavirus inquiry
DCMS Committee is calling for evidence from organisations and arms-length bodies
Business
John Whittingdale: Scrapping licence fee is “politically impossible”
Prime Minister reportedly favours "reform rather than revolution"
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Oliver Dowden succeeds Nicky Morgan as culture secretary
Previously described himself as "the MP for Albert Square"
Business
DCMS launches consultation over licence fee evasion
Culture Secretary warns of BBC "ending up like Blockbuster"
Technology
Ofcom: “We share the Government’s ambition for the UK to be a world leader in 5G”
Regulator publishes response to the Government’s SSP for telecoms, spectrum and post
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DCMS has ‘no plans to make legislative changes’ to TV ad limits
DCMS said to be in discussions over limit of ads per hour on PSBs
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Streamers ‘could be pulled into reality TV inquiry’
MPs considering calling Netflix and Amazon to give evidence
TVBEverywhere
UK Government to review streaming regulation
DCMS looking to bring rules in line with those of traditional broadcasters
TVBEverywhere
DCMS Committee launches inquiry into AR/VR
Seeks to examine the impact of addictive technologies on people's lives
Business
BECTU raises “deep concerns” over Brexit technical paper
DCMS published guidance for broadcasting and VoD on possible no deal scenario
Business
Government to promise broadcasters Brexit support
Culture minister Jeremy Wright due to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival
Business
Matt Hancock “not minded” to refer Comcast’s bid for Sky to Ofcom
Minister reveals decision in written statement to House of Commons
Business
DCMS Committee reveals Brexit creativity concerns
New report examines the potential impact of Brexit in funding, the regulatory environment and the workforce
Business
DCMS extends Ofcom’s investigation into Fox/Sky merger
Deadline extended due to the General Election
Business
DTG responds to BBC Charter consultation
In response to the UK’s DCMS (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) consultation into the BBC Charter Review, DTG has called on the BBC...
Business
BBC sets out new Charter
The UK government receives BBC pledge to become a more open Corporation
Business
DCMS appoints advisory group for BBC Charter Review
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has commissioned a panel of experts to support the review of the BBC Royal Charter
Business
Boom in employment and exports for UK’s creative industries
The statistics released by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have revealed that employment within the UK’s creative industries is increasing at...
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UK and China agree film co-production treaty
Culture Secretary Sajid Javid (pictured) has announced the ratification of a landmark film co-production treaty between the UK and China at the GREAT Festival...
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Business
UK economy boosted by creative industries
The UK’s creative industries, which includes film, television and music, are now worth £76.9 billion per year to the UK economy, according to figures...
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UK and China sign film treaty
A film co-production treaty between the UK and China has been signed by Culture Minister Ed Vaizey and Vice Minister Tong Gang of SARFT.