Press releases in 2009
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust gives provisional approval to Project Canvas
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today given its provisional approval to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ'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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today announced that it has rejected the main substantive points of a fair trading appeal against the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Daytime
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today announced that it has found serious and repeated breaches of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today set out a series of changes to the future remit for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's commercial arm...
Trust publishes findings on Thought for the Day and non-religious content on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ editorial policy on non-religious content.
Trust agrees 25 per cent cut in ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ senior management pay bill
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has agreed to proposals put forward by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive to cut the amount the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ spends on paying its senior managers by 25 per cent over the next three and a half years.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Trust to review ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ ALBA
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust is to carry out a review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's radio stations from the digital terrestrial TV platform (DTT) in Scotland whilst ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ ALBA was broadcasting.
Trust review leads to an extra £25.5m for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ children's services
Following the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust's review of children's services the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive have pledged an extra £25.5m for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ children's content.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Question Time appeal outcome
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has decided not to hear appeals on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive's decision to invite a BNP representative on to tomorrow's Question Time because to do so would be inconsistent with the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's constitutional arrangements that the governing body of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ does not intervene in programmes before they have been transmitted, and would undermine the editorial independence of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
Trust rejects ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ proposal for online federation of public service broadcasters
A proposal for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
Progress on network news coverage of the nations
Significant improvements have been made to coverage of the UK's nations across ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ network news and current affairs following a review by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust, a report published today has found.
Trust partially upholds fair trading complaints against the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has partially upheld two separate fair trading complaints against the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive.
Public to have their say on standards at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
For the first time, licence fee payers are to have a say on the standards which are suitable for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programming, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust announced today.
Trust publishes its submission to Digital Britain consultation
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ TV services
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has launched a review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Two, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Four and the Red Button
Trust statement in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Further Report on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Commercial Operations
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust was established to give a stronger voice to licence fee payers and defend the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's independence. ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's public services.
Trust statement on changes to Worldwide governance
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust issued a press release on 17 September 2009 announcing changes to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide governance. The press release included the following paragraph:
Trust announces changes to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide governance
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today announced a series of changes to the governance arrangements for ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide...
Trust publishes conclusions on sponsorship of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ on-air events
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today confirmed that commercial sponsorship will not be allowed for on-air ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ events.
Chairman's open letter to licence fee payers
Letter from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust to licence fee payers.
Trust approves local services proposals
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today announced that it has approved revised plans to enhance the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's local TV and radio services in the regions and nations.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ submission to DCMS's review of listed events
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's submission to the Government's review of the list of sports events that should remain free-to-air.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas - supporting documents
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Statement on finding in appeal relating to Lord Sugar
Commenting on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Editorial Standards Committee findings in the appeal relating to Lord Sugar, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Trust said:
Lyons: "A changing ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ for changing times" - ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report and Accounts published
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today underlined progress towards creating "a changing ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ for changing times" as the corporation's Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 were published.
Trust review finds the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is serving younger audiences well but could do more
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is serving younger audiences well but there are some areas where the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ could do more, a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review published today says.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust responds to Taste and Standards report
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today set out its response to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive's report into taste and standards in UK broadcasting.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Trust responds to Digital Britain report
On behalf of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust, Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive to provide more information to help its assessment of Canvas proposal
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has announced the next stage in its assessment of Project Canvas, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Statement on network TV production in the nations
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published a statement on network television production in the nations.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Trust announces new senior management appointments
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust, the independent governing body of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ, has today announced two new appointments to its senior management team
Trust launches review of Radio 2 and 6 Music
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today begun its service review into ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2 and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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:
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons responds to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide award
Responding to the announcement today that ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:
Trust responds to Lords Communications Committee report on public service broadcasting
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust welcomes the fact that the Lords Committee's report is positive about the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ'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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide it already has in hand most of the issues the committee raises.
Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - statement by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust
Ofcom's decision today relates to a case considered by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust's Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) in November 2008.
Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published the findings of its wide-ranging review into how the licence fee is collected.
Trust approves ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ budget for 2009/10
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust met on 19 March 2009 and agreed to issue the following statement. .
Trust publishes NAO report on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of strategic contracts with the private sector
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of its strategic contracts with the private sector.
Trust response to Conservative Party statement on the licence fee
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ â€“ interim statement
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide is the commercial arm of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ. Last July the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust launched a review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Worldwide's mandate, strategy and governance arrangements...
Trust launches public consultation on proposal for internet protocol television (Project Canvas)
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today launched a public consultation on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ children's services
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today (Tuesday 10 February 2009) published its review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ services and content for children.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust - Trust publishes independent report on the efficiency of radio production at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the efficiency of radio production at the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
Trust response to Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust welcomes Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report.
Statement from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Executive.