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PCC chief calls for calm from editors
News Article 4 June 2004
The head of the Press Complaints Commission has called on editors to act responsibly in the wake of the Mirror fake photos scandal.
Sir Christopher Meyer - Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission
Interview 4 June 2004
Sir Christopher Meyer discusses relations between politicians and the press and the Mirror fake pictures scandal.
Wallace issues broadband pledge
Press Review 2 June 2004
Scotland's enterprise minister, Jim Wallace, has pledged to extend "affordable" broadband internet access to all parts of Scotland by next year.
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Ministers target junk food ads for children
Press Review 24 May 2004
The government is to seek a voluntary ban on the advertising of junk food to children.
Spitting Image to return?
Press Review 18 May 2004
Talks are being held at ITV about a possible return for the satirical puppet show Spitting Image.
Treasury inflates information charges
Press Review 18 May 2004
The Treasury has been accused of effectively sabotaging the Freedom of Information Act by charging prohibitive fees to find documents.
Mirror distances itself from Campbell
Press Review 17 May 2004
The Mirror has described reports that former Downing Street director of communications Alastair Campbell is in line to succeed Piers Morgan as editor of the paper as "a long way wide of the mark".
Mirror editor says he won't quit
Press Review 14 May 2004
Mirror editor Piers Morgan has refused to resign over the controversial Iraq photos row.
Young audience missing from BBC's politics coverage
Press Review 12 May 2004
The BBC has withdrawn from its attempt to engage younger viewers in traditional Westminster politics after failing to attract the under-45s to a series of new political programmes.
BBC to tighten live news rules
Press Review 11 May 2004
The BBC's rules on live interviews relating to controversial news stories need to be tightened, the corporation’s governors will be told.
Tory broadcast uses satire instead of spin
News Article 7 May 2004
The Tories are using mockery as a means of attacking Labour's public service record.
Today lost listeners following Hutton
Press Review 7 May 2004
Fewer people have been listening to BBC Radio 4's Today programme since it was criticised over the David Kelly affair.
Howard vows to protect press freedom
Press Review 6 May 2004
A future Conservative government would protect the freedom of the press, Michael Howard has clamed.
