Press releases in 2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust gives provisional approval to Project Canvas
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today given its provisional approval to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's involvement in Project Canvas, saying that the likely public value of the proposal justifies any potential negative market impact…
Trust decision on fair trading appeal by IP Vision
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today announced that it has rejected the main substantive points of a fair trading appeal against the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive from IP Vision, a manufacturer of hybrid Freeview and video-on-demand set-top boxes. However, the Trust partially upheld the appeal on a process point only…
Trust finds breaches of Editorial Guidelines in Reef Television programmes broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Daytime
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today announced that it has found serious and repeated breaches of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Editorial Guidelines within a number of factual daytime programme series made by independent production company Reef Television.
Trust announces new limits to Worldwide activity
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today set out a series of changes to the future remit for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's commercial arm...
Trust publishes findings on Thought for the Day and non-religious content on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial policy on non-religious content.
Trust agrees 25 per cent cut in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ senior management pay bill
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has agreed to proposals put forward by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive to cut the amount the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ spends on paying its senior managers by 25 per cent over the next three and a half years.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Trust to review Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ALBA
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust is to carry out a review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ALBA, looking at the performance of the channel since launch in 2008, and consulting on whether the channel should be made available on Freeview by removing the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's radio stations from the digital terrestrial TV platform (DTT) in Scotland whilst Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ ALBA was broadcasting.
Trust review leads to an extra Β£25.5m for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ children's services
Following the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust's review of children's services the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive have pledged an extra Β£25.5m for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ children's content.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Question Time appeal outcome
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has decided not to hear appeals on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive's decision to invite a BNP representative on to tomorrow's Question Time because to do so would be inconsistent with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's constitutional arrangements that the governing body of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ does not intervene in programmes before they have been transmitted, and would undermine the editorial independence of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Trust rejects Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ proposal for online federation of public service broadcasters
A proposal for the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to form an online federation giving access to public service broadcasters' content via iPlayer through a combination of commercial and public service elements has been rejected by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust.
Progress on network news coverage of the nations
Significant improvements have been made to coverage of the UK's nations across Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ network news and current affairs following a review by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust, a report published today has found.
Trust partially upholds fair trading complaints against the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has partially upheld two separate fair trading complaints against the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive.
Public to have their say on standards at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
For the first time, licence fee payers are to have a say on the standards which are suitable for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ programming, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust announced today.
Trust publishes its submission to Digital Britain consultation
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today published its submission to the Government's Digital Britain consultation on funding options for national, regional and local news.
Trust launches its largest review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV services
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has launched a review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four and the Red Button
Trust statement in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Further Report on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Commercial Operations
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust was established to give a stronger voice to licence fee payers and defend the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's independence. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide operates within a framework set by the Charter and Agreement. It has no access to licence fee funding and operates at arm's length from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's public services.
Trust statement on changes to Worldwide governance
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust issued a press release on 17 September 2009 announcing changes to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide governance. The press release included the following paragraph:
Trust announces changes to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide governance
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today announced a series of changes to the governance arrangements for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide...
Trust publishes conclusions on sponsorship of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ on-air events
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today confirmed that commercial sponsorship will not be allowed for on-air Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ events.
Chairman's open letter to licence fee payers
Letter from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust to licence fee payers.
Trust approves local services proposals
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today announced that it has approved revised plans to enhance the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's local TV and radio services in the regions and nations.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust publishes Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ submission to DCMS's review of listed events
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today published the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's submission to the Government's review of the list of sports events that should remain free-to-air.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas - supporting documents
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Statement on finding in appeal relating to Lord Sugar
Commenting on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust Editorial Standards Committee findings in the appeal relating to Lord Sugar, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Trust said:
Lyons: "A changing Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for changing times" - Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Annual Report and Accounts published
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today underlined progress towards creating "a changing Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for changing times" as the corporation's Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 were published.
Trust review finds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is serving younger audiences well but could do more
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is serving younger audiences well but there are some areas where the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ could do more, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust review published today says.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust responds to Taste and Standards report
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today set out its response to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive's report into taste and standards in UK broadcasting.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Trust responds to Digital Britain report
On behalf of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust, Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has welcomed the Digital Britain review and participated constructively in it. We recognise that there are problems to be addressed and opportunities to be grasped, and we will continue to push for the public's concerns to be put centre stage in this final consultative phase.
Trust asks Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive to provide more information to help its assessment of Canvas proposal
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has announced the next stage in its assessment of Project Canvas, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Statement on network TV production in the nations
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today published a statement on network television production in the nations.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Trust announces new senior management appointments
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust, the independent governing body of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, has today announced two new appointments to its senior management team
Trust launches review of Radio 2 and 6 Music
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has today begun its service review into Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ services.
Statement in response to the Budget announcement on the funding of universal broadband
In response to the Government's announcement that it will consult with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust on how the emerging underspend from the Digital Switchover Help Scheme can be drawn on to fund universal broadband service and take-up, the Trust issued the following statement:
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons responds to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide award
Responding to the announcement today that Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:
Trust responds to Lords Communications Committee report on public service broadcasting
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust welcomes the fact that the Lords Committee's report is positive about the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's partnership proposals and that it encourages other public service broadcasters to take full advantage of them.
Trust response to the select committee report on the commercial operations of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust notes the Culture Media and Sport Committee's findings and will give them careful consideration. The Trust believes that through its own review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide it already has in hand most of the issues the committee raises.
Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - statement by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust
Ofcom's decision today relates to a case considered by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust's Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) in November 2008.
Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today published the findings of its wide-ranging review into how the licence fee is collected.
Trust approves Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ budget for 2009/10
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust met on 19 March 2009 and agreed to issue the following statement. .
Trust publishes NAO report on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's management of strategic contracts with the private sector
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's management of its strategic contracts with the private sector.
Trust response to Conservative Party statement on the licence fee
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust issued the following statement after David Cameron's press conference in which he called for the licence fee to be frozen for one year.
Review of the commercial activities of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ β€“ interim statement
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide is the commercial arm of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ. Last July the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust launched a review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Worldwide's mandate, strategy and governance arrangements...
Trust launches public consultation on proposal for internet protocol television (Project Canvas)
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today launched a public consultation on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive's proposal to develop a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television (IPTV).
Trust rejects local video proposals
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust confirmed today that it has refused permission for local video after concluding its public value test into the proposals.
Trust decision on appeals on the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the DEC Gaza crisis appeal
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust has decided not to overrule on appeal the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Gaza crisis appeal
Trust publishes review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ children's services
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today (Tuesday 10 February 2009) published its review of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ services and content for children.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust - Trust publishes independent report on the efficiency of radio production at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the efficiency of radio production at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Trust response to Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust welcomes Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report.
Statement from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report
The Trust welcomes the select committee’s conclusion that it was generally satisfied with the responses given to its questions on the Annual Report 2007-8 by the Trust and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Executive.