S4C gets Government relocation loan
Welsh broadcaster S4C is being given a £10m government loan to help with the channel’s forthcoming relocation from Llanishen to Carmarthen. Culture Secretary Karen Bradley said the loan would help…
John Whittingdale appointed Culture Secretary
John Whittingdale an often outspoken critic of the BBC – has been named as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport as Prime Minister David Cameron continues…
UK retransmission debate
UK culture secretary Sajid Javid has pledged to take a “long hard look” at retransmission fees between broadcasters and pay TV operators in an effort to cut government red tape.…
DCMS release Spectrum Strategy
The UK Government’s Department for Culture, Media & Sport has today released its long-awaited UK Spectrum Strategy policy paper. The new Spectrum Strategy sets out how they intend to meet…
PSB HD channels could be given EPG prominence
The Government is proposing to consult on redefining an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) service so that it is brought up to date with recent developments in TV technology. The Department…
Government supports DTG plans for Freeview’s future
The government has approved proposals to draw up a long term future for Freeview and digital terrestrial TV. The recommendations were made by the Digital TV Group following a consultation…