Tories rule out right to privacy
News Article 5 May 2004
A Conservative government would legislate to prevent the courts developing a right to privacy for British citizens, Michael Howard has said.
Iraq abuse row continues to rage
News Article 5 May 2004
Tony Blair has warned that the allegations of violence against Iraqi prisoners are "extremely serious".
BBC to upgrade current affairs coverage
Press Review 29 April 2004
In a bid to restore its public service credentials, the BBC is to put greater emphasis on current affairs and the arts.
More funds needed to help digital TV switch
Press Review 27 April 2004
Tessa Jowell has asked the Treasury to provide £300 million to help to fund the proposed switch from analogue broadcasting to digital.
MP calls for tougher press watchdog
Press Review 22 April 2004
Labour MP Clive Soley yesterday called on the prime minister to help curb the "continuing and very crass" invasions of privacy by the media.
Ofcom floats overhaul of BBC licence fee
Press Review 22 April 2004
A report by media regulator Ofcom has suggested that the BBC's license fee revenue could be shared with rival broadcasters to fund public service broadcasting.
Express abandons Blair
Press Review 22 April 2004
The Daily Express has said it will now back Michael Howard as he attempts to defeat Labour at the next general election.
Blow for Labour as Express backs Tories
News Article 22 April 2004
The Daily Express has said it will now back Michael Howard as he attempts to defeat Labour at the next general election.
Public want privacy for stars, but not politicians
Press Review 21 April 2004
More than two thirds of voters believe a privacy law should be introduced in Britain, according to a new poll for the Guardian.
Channel 4 chief uninterested in BBC top job
Press Review 21 April 2004
Channel 4 chief executive Mark Thompson has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Greg Dyke as director general of the BBC.
Dyke joins attack on BBC governors
Press Review 19 April 2004
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke used last night's Bafta television awards to criticise the governors who accepted his resignation.
Tory fears over 'political idol'
Press Review 16 April 2004
Conservatives have reportedly expressed concern at a new ITV programme aiming to find its own candidate for the next general election.
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Lib Dems urge review of free satellite TV
News Article 8 April 2004
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on media regulators to consider the provision of free digital satellite TV access.
Scots government to relax satellite planning rules
News Article 8 April 2004
The Scottish executive could be set to relax planning rules on satellite dishes despite environmental fears.
