Press releases in 2011
Suzanna Taverne appointed as new ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustee
The Government today announced that Suzanna Taverne has been appointed to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust with effect from 01 January 2012…
Consultation on draft Party Political Broadcasts policy
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust is seeking views on a proposed new policy for the allocation and timing of Party Political Broadcasts on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ.
Lord Williams of Baglan appointed as new ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trustee
The Government today announced that Lord Williams of Baglan has been appointed to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust with effect from 01 December 2011.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ to tighten rules on sponsored programming following serious breaches of its guidelines on commercial channel World News
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published details of 15 programmes broadcast on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World News (³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ WN) which have breached the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Editorial and/or Sponsorship Guidelines.
Trust seeks views on revised approach to syndication of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ on-demand programmes
A revised syndication policy, governing the ways in which the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's on-demand programmes and content are made available on platforms such as cable, digital and satellite TV, mobile phones and games consoles, has been published by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today along with a public consultation.
Trust publishes simplified policy on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 'trading fairly'
A simplified fair trading policy governing how the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ should minimise any negative competitive impact on the wider market has today been published following a review by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes NAO report on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's efficiency programme
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's progress to date in delivering the efficiency savings required under the target set by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust following the licence fee settlement in 2007.
Trust launches impartiality review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ coverage of the 'Arab Spring'
A review of the impartiality of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's coverage of the events known as the 'Arab Spring', has today been launched by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ and S4C agree future S4C governance
An agreement has been reached between the S4C Authority, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust and the DCMS on the future funding, governance and accountability of S4C until 2017.
Chairman's letter to S4C Chairman
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published a letter from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Lord Patten to S4C Chairman Huw Jones.
A ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ focused on quality, efficiency and distinctiveness - Trust launches public consultation on proposals for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ of the future
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today launched a public consultation after reviewing a set of proposals from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ management for changes to the services the Corporation provides and the way it operates.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's national radio stations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provide distinctive programmes that can't be found elsewhere, Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's radio stations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are reaching large numbers of people that do not listen to any other ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ radio, and provide programmes that can't be found elsewhere, a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review published today has concluded.
Audiences in Northern Ireland well served for news on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio, Trust review finds
Radio Ulster/Foyle's listeners say that the station offers value for money and high quality and impartial news, a review by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has found.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Scottish radio stations deliver on news and culture, Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's radio stations for people in Scotland are distinctive and provide high quality and impartial news, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has found.
Four out of five listeners say Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are distinctive, Trust review finds
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are providing high quality, distinctive programmes, and are valued by listeners who would miss them if they weren't there, a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review published today has concluded.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ science coverage given "vote of confidence" by independent report
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's coverage of science is "high quality…clear, accurate and impartial" according to an independent review published by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today. The review also identifies a number of measures that can be taken to further improve coverage.
Lord Patten publishes review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ governance
The governance of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is workable, generally effective and provides benefits to licence fee payers and the industry, but there are areas that could be improved, a review by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Lord Patten has concluded.
Work needed to improve the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's complaints handling
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published the results of a project to test the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's complaints handling.
"The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ must be a beacon for quality and standards": Lord Patten publishes ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Annual Report and Accounts for 2010/11
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Lord Patten today reflected on a year of quality programming delivered for audiences, while underlining the challenges facing the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ as it works to implement last year's licence fee settlement.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service to benefit from additional funding
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today welcomed the Foreign Secretary's announcement that an additional £2.2m per year will be provided to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service over the next three years.
Trust finds it 'more likely than not' that certain footage in Panorama programme on Primark was not authentic
The programme, which investigated Primark's claims that it can deliver 'cheap, fast fashion' without breaking ethical guidelines, included footage obtained in a Bangalore workshop of three boys carrying out an activity described in the programme as 'testing the stitching' on Primark garments.
Trust launches review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ News Channel and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Parliament
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today launched its service review of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Parliament and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews.
Radio 5 Live & 5 Live Sports Extra
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has launched a service review of Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra today, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews.
Appeal on Panorama ‘Death in the Med’: Trust concludes programme overall was accurate and impartial but finds breaches of Editorial Guidelines
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published its consideration of an appeal relating to an edition of Panorama, ‘Death in the Med’, broadcast on 16 August 2010. The programme overall was found to be accurate and impartial, but the Trust found three specific instances where it breached the corporation’s Editorial Guidelines on either accuracy or impartiality.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust appointments: Lord Patten as Chairman and Diane Coyle as Vice-Chairman
The Government today confirmed the appointment of Lord Patten as Chairman and Diane Coyle as Vice-Chairman of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust…
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes NAO report on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of the costs of producing continuing drama
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of the costs of producing continuing drama.
Ymddiriedolaeth y ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ yn cyhoeddi adroddiad y Swyddfa Archwilio Genedlaethol ar y ffordd mae'r ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ yn rheoli costau cynhyrchu dramâu parhaus
Cyhoeddodd Ymddiriedolaeth y ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ adroddiad annibynnol heddiw a gomisiynodd gan y Swyddfa Archwilio Genedlaethol, ar y ffordd mae'r ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ yn rheoli costau cynhyrchu dramâu parhaus.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's processes for management of sports rights are fit for purpose, independent report finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ has improved its processes for the acquisition of sports rights, and is serving licence fee payers well, according to an independent report published today.
Much-loved ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radios 3, 4, and 7 should extend appeal while remaining distinctive, Trust review finds
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 are much loved and highly valued by the millions of licence fee payers that listen every week, a ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust review published today has concluded.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust publishes NAO report on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of its Digital Media Initiative
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's management of its Digital Media Initiative (DMI).
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ needs to improve relationships with online independent suppliers, Trust review finds
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today published the findings of its review of the supply of online services to the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ by the independent sector.
World Service changes
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is today announcing large scale and significant changes to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service. These changes have been fully considered and approved by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust.
Trust approves new online strategy for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has today announced its approval of a new strategy for the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's online output. The strategy will involve a reduction in the budget of 25 per cent, clearer editorial boundaries and more distinctive content.
Trust confirms programme of service reviews for 2011
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has confirmed which ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ services it will review in 2011. In line with its duty under the Charter to review all of the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's UK public services within a five year period, in 2011 the Trust will review all the services that it has not already covered or is not in the process of reviewing.
Trust gives provisional views on syndication of on-demand ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programmes
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust has concluded provisionally that on-demand ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programmes should only be made available to TV platform operators through the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ iPlayer, and should not be made available on a programme-by-programme basis.
Trust publishes licence fee settlement commissioning note
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has today written to ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Director General Mark Thompson setting out the Trust's expectations for a review of the corporation's cost base and shape of its services and activities.
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust and S4C Authority sign renewed partnership agreement
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Trust and the S4C Authority have signed a renewed agreement which covers the partnership between the two broadcasters until 2013, when new funding arrangements agreed in the new licence fee settlement will come into effect.