The BBC Trust is to formally consult Ofcom on any major proposals from the BBC Executive that would change the BBC’s activities.
BBC digital channels could close
BBC Trust chairman Sir Michael Lyons has outlined his expectations for the forthcoming review of the corporation’s expenditure in the light of the freezing of the licence fee until 2016.
BBC syndication review slated for early 2011
The BBC is expected to rationalise its policy for the syndication of catch-up content when new guidelines are published by the BBC Trust early in 2011.
BBC Red Button costs are disproportionately high
The BBC has been told to concentrate its Red Button services on the provision of news and information through digital text and additional coverage of major live events. Providing a […]
10 demands as BBC Trust approves Canvas
The BBC Trust has given its provisional approval to the BBC’s participation in Project Canvas, saying the creation of an open joint venture and engagement with industry can help deliver […]
BBC Trust rejects IP Vision iPlayer complaints
The BBC Trust has criticised new guidelines set by the BBC for the creation of self-build versions of the BBC iPlayer. The comments came as the BBC regulatory body rejected […]
Canvas set for go-ahead
The BBC is widely expected to this week receive approval from the BBC Trust for its involvement in Project Canvas. There are now six partners in the project designed to […]
BBC Trust restricts Worldwide activities
The BBC Trust has set out a series of changes to the commercial arm of the BBC. It follows an 18-month review of the mandate, strategy and governance arrangements for […]
£115m Canvas open to non-PSB partners
Delays in the launch of Project Canvas have led to a significant increase in the costs surrounding the proposed hybrid platform and associated user interface, according to new figures from […]
Trust rejects iPlayer federation
15.00 Update. The BBC Trust has rejected plans to create an online federation, using the BBC iPlayer to give access to content from public service broadcasters, through a combination of […]