Commons
Back in the big time
Caroline Spelman records her transition from opposition spokesman to shadow cabinet member
Caroline Spelman
Lords
Education and entertainment
Lord Beaumont of Whitley combines leisure with learning
Lord Beaumont of Whitley
Health is peers' number one concern
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Broadcasting
Quality and access
The government is determined to maintain Britain's broadcasting creativity and variety at the right price for the viewer, says Tessa Jowell
Tessa Jowell
Maintaining trust at home and abroad
It is for politicians to set a framework from which quality and independence in public service broadcasting can be maintained, says Tim Boswell
Tim Boswell
Backing the Beeb
In an era of multi-channel commercial broadcasting a strong and independent public service sector is needed now more than ever, writes Don Foster
Don Foster
Fair reward for flair and excellence
The Charter Review should give the BBC the confidence to continue its innovative work in an ever more competitive broadcasting environment, says John Grogan
John Grogan
Into the multi-channel era
Nick Toon assesses the new media regulatory regime and considers the public service broadcasting review
Nick Toon
A new era needs a new ethos
The key test for Ofcom will be how the new regulator comes to terms with the evolving definition and practice of public service broadcasting in the digital age, argues John Newbigin
John Newbigin
When radio ruled the roost
Lord McNally recalls the Radio Days of the post-war era
Lord McNally
Tuning in to legislative concerns
Lisa Kerr explains why these are uncertain times for the commercial radio sector
Lisa Kerr
A worldwide conversation
The urgent need for constructive dialogue in an uncertain world lies at the heart of the BBC World Service’s thinking, argues Nigel Chapman
Nigel Chapman
Bringing politicians closer to the people
Jane Luca argues that television in the regions is a medium yet to come of age
Jane Luca
Principles into practice
Stephen Carter discusses the early decision making of Ofcom and looks ahead to the next wave of challenges in broadcasting regulation
Stephen Carter
Other
Cobbett's Corner
Chris Moncrieff
PR problem for Welsh Labour
The accepted mood in Wales seems to be that more powers for the Assembly are inevitable but, reports Clive Betts, the method for electing members to a beefed up institution is causing controversy
Clive Betts
God's work
Michael Fass addresses the crisis in confidence of corporate governance
Michael Fass
Letter to the Editor
Keith Hill
