This briefing, produced for the UK Media Influence Matrix, provides a summary of the government’s recent proposals for the licence fee, assesses its motivations and consequences, and identifies some potential action points including: Launching a petition declaring the public’s willingness to pay for public service broadcasting and to introduce funding measures that will … [Read more...]
BBC caves into government in second shabby deal
Originally published on the NUJ The NUJ has expressed disbelief that the BBC management has caved in to the government in yet another shabby, backdoor deal. John Whittingdale, culture secretary, told parliament the BBC had agreed to cover the cost of providing free television licences for over-75s. He said the changes would be phased in from 2018-19 with the corporation … [Read more...]