The BBC's controversial digital learning plans have finally been approved by the UK government -- a move that is certain to enrage some commercial content producers. Culture secretary Tessa Jowell ...

The BBC today welcomed the Culture Secretary’s decision to approve five new digital radio networks and three new television services. Director-General Greg Dyke said: "We are delighted that the ...

Outgoing Channel 4 CEO Michael Jackson has given his support for the BBC's proposed new digital services. In today's Independent, Jackson wrote: "The argument against the BBC's proposed expansion is ...

Media organization BBC may be in hot water after their pledge to become a digital media leader. In a recent address to employees, Computer Weekly reports that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC ...

In May 2022, the BBC announced a blueprint to build what it called a digital-first public service media organisation and manage the future demands of viewers and listeners, but now a report from the ...

The BBC is “not proactively putting a date on a digital switchover or anything stupid like that,” Director General Tim Davie has said, but rather sparking a “broader conversation across the UK for ...

The European Commission rules that usage of the licence fee for BBC digital TV and radio is not "state aid". The European Commission has ruled that the funding of the BBC's nine new television and ...

More depth, more range, more stimulus for the mind – BBC FOUR provides culturally enriching programming for people who want more from TV. BBC FOUR gives access to big ideas and brilliant people. It ...

The Secretary of State has made these decisions on the basis of all the information from the BBC and the responses made to the Department’s consultation as well as to advice from the Office of Fair ...

I am glad to be able to inform you personally of my decisions about the BBC’s proposals for new digital television and radio services. I am giving conditional approval for 3 of the television services ...

Responding to the Government’s announcement regarding the BBC’s digital services, ITV said: "We welcome the launch of new BBC services which will help drive digital take-up and extend viewer choice.