The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has told the Commons that no further undertakings have been received from 21st Century Fox in connection with its proposed takeover of Sky.
New name for DCMS
Britain’s culture ministry, the DCMS, is to be restyled as the department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Culture Secretary minded to refer Fox-Sky takeover to competition authority
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley says she is minded to refer 21st Century Fox’s £11.7 billion takeover of Sky to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) amid concern over media plurality.
Bradley “minded to intervene” in Fox-Sky takeover
The Secretary State for Culture says she is “minded to intervene” in the £11.7 billion Twenty-First Century Fox takeover of Sky.
Move to futureproof leading sports from online predators
The UK government is acting to ensure top sporting events remain on free-to-air TV, despite the growth in online viewing.
Charter renewal requires transparent BBC
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley has given details of the BBC’s charter renewal, which is being flagged as delivering transparency for licence fee payers.
DTG calls for BBC to champion innovation and standards
The DTG has called on the BBC to champion innovation and open standards in digital and wireless communication technology.
Labour: BBC Trust model is bust
The BBC Trust model of governance is now bust, according to the shadow culture minister Chris Bryant.
White to give evidence to Culture Committee
Recently appointed Ofcom chief Sharon White is to tell the Government Culture, Media and Sport Committee of her priorities for the regulator.
Govt confirms BBC will fund over 75s TV licences
The chairman of the BBC Trust has criticised the process under which the BBC will now fund the free TV Licence given to the over 75s through to the end of this Parliament.