Mandelson attacks Humphrys
Press Review 7 February 2005
A letter seen by the Times reveals that Peter Mandelson has complained about the "virulently anti-European" views of Today presenter John Humphrys.
MPs to determine public service TV
Press Review 7 February 2005
A report to be released by Ofcom tomorrow will recommend that powers to change the public service obligations of Channel 4 and the BBC be left in parliament's hands.
BBC should face more scrutiny, say MPs
News Article 3 February 2005
More independent scrutiny of how the BBC spends £2 billion of licence payers' money is needed, according to MPs.
Lord Reith, but less teeth
Publication Article 28 January 2005
BBC criticised on EU reporting
Press Review 28 January 2005
An indpendent report has critiicsed the BBC's coverage of European affairs.
Grade slams BBC news output
Press Review 25 January 2005
Michael Grade, chairman of the BBC, has admitted that the corporation has "unwittingly contributed" to the decline in serious news values because of its preoccupation with audience accessibility.
No move to amend BBC charter
Press Review 21 January 2005
Tessa Jowell has suggested that the government will reject calls to reduce the length of the BBC's royal charter from 10 years to five.
Commission highlights 'euromyths'
News Article 18 January 2005
The European Commission has sought to set the record straight with a website highlighting the misreporting of EU laws.
PM joins radio aid appeal
Press Review 18 January 2005
Tony Blair was guest of honour as all 268 commercial radio stations suspended their programmes to broadcast a 12-hour fundraising programme for the tsunami appeal.
Right Of Reply and Press Standards Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 13 January 2005
Homeless Link
Government Affairs Website
McConnell defends holiday with journalist
News Article 6 January 2005
Scotland's first minister has defended his friendship with Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark following questions over his holiday at her Majorcan villa.
Jowell to approve regional TV cut
Press Review 24 December 2004
Culture secretary Tessa Jowell, is set to approve Ofcom proposals allowing ITV to reduce its commitment to regional programming, despite widespread criticism from MPs, viewers and unions.
MPs defend licence fee
Press Review 17 December 2004
The licence fee is the best form of funding for the BBC, a committee of MPs has concluded.
BBC 'not worth the money'
Press Review 14 December 2004
As many as a quarter of households do not believe the BBC is worth the licence fee, according to new research.
