Press releases in 2009
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust gives provisional approval to Project Canvas
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today given its provisional approval to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today announced that it has rejected the main substantive points of a fair trading appeal against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Daytime
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today announced that it has found serious and repeated breaches of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today set out a series of changes to the future remit for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s commercial arm...
Trust publishes findings on Thought for the Day and non-religious content on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ editorial policy on non-religious content.
Trust agrees 25 per cent cut in ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ senior management pay bill
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has agreed to proposals put forward by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive to cut the amount the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ spends on paying its senior managers by 25 per cent over the next three and a half years.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Trust to review ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust is to carry out a review of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s radio stations from the digital terrestrial TV platform (DTT) in Scotland whilst ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ ALBA was broadcasting.
Trust review leads to an extra £25.5m for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ children's services
Following the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust's review of children's services the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive have pledged an extra £25.5m for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ children's content.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Question Time appeal outcome
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has decided not to hear appeals on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive's decision to invite a BNP representative on to tomorrow's Question Time because to do so would be inconsistent with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s constitutional arrangements that the governing body of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ does not intervene in programmes before they have been transmitted, and would undermine the editorial independence of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
Trust rejects ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ proposal for online federation of public service broadcasters
A proposal for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust.
Progress on network news coverage of the nations
Significant improvements have been made to coverage of the UK's nations across ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ network news and current affairs following a review by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust, a report published today has found.
Trust partially upholds fair trading complaints against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has partially upheld two separate fair trading complaints against the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive.
Public to have their say on standards at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
For the first time, licence fee payers are to have a say on the standards which are suitable for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ programming, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust announced today.
Trust publishes its submission to Digital Britain consultation
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ TV services
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has launched a review of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Four and the Red Button
Trust statement in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Further Report on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Commercial Operations
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust was established to give a stronger voice to licence fee payers and defend the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s independence. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s public services.
Trust statement on changes to Worldwide governance
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust issued a press release on 17 September 2009 announcing changes to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide governance. The press release included the following paragraph:
Trust announces changes to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide governance
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today announced a series of changes to the governance arrangements for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide...
Trust publishes conclusions on sponsorship of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ on-air events
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today confirmed that commercial sponsorship will not be allowed for on-air ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ events.
Chairman's open letter to licence fee payers
Letter from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust to licence fee payers.
Trust approves local services proposals
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today announced that it has approved revised plans to enhance the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s local TV and radio services in the regions and nations.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust publishes ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ submission to DCMS's review of listed events
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today published the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s submission to the Government's review of the list of sports events that should remain free-to-air.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas - supporting documents
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Statement on finding in appeal relating to Lord Sugar
Commenting on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust Editorial Standards Committee findings in the appeal relating to Lord Sugar, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Trust said:
Lyons: "A changing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for changing times" - ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Annual Report and Accounts published
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today underlined progress towards creating "a changing ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ for changing times" as the corporation's Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 were published.
Trust review finds the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is serving younger audiences well but could do more
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is serving younger audiences well but there are some areas where the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ could do more, a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust review published today says.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust responds to Taste and Standards report
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today set out its response to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive's report into taste and standards in UK broadcasting.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Trust responds to Digital Britain report
On behalf of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust, Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive to provide more information to help its assessment of Canvas proposal
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has announced the next stage in its assessment of Project Canvas, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s proposals to form a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Statement on network TV production in the nations
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today published a statement on network television production in the nations.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Trust announces new senior management appointments
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust, the independent governing body of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, has today announced two new appointments to its senior management team
Trust launches review of Radio 2 and 6 Music
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust has today begun its service review into ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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:
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons responds to ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide award
Responding to the announcement today that ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:
Trust responds to Lords Communications Committee report on public service broadcasting
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust welcomes the fact that the Lords Committee's report is positive about the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide it already has in hand most of the issues the committee raises.
Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - statement by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust
Ofcom's decision today relates to a case considered by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust's Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) in November 2008.
Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today published the findings of its wide-ranging review into how the licence fee is collected.
Trust approves ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ budget for 2009/10
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust met on 19 March 2009 and agreed to issue the following statement. .
Trust publishes NAO report on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s management of strategic contracts with the private sector
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s management of its strategic contracts with the private sector.
Trust response to Conservative Party statement on the licence fee
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ – interim statement
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide is the commercial arm of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. Last July the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust launched a review of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide's mandate, strategy and governance arrangements...
Trust launches public consultation on proposal for internet protocol television (Project Canvas)
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today launched a public consultation on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ children's services
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today (Tuesday 10 February 2009) published its review of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ services and content for children.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust - Trust publishes independent report on the efficiency of radio production at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the efficiency of radio production at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
Trust response to Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Trust welcomes Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report.
Statement from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Executive.