Jowell publishes 'deregulatory' communications bill
News Article 7 May 2002
The government is to establish "light touch" but "effective" communications regulation to oversee the broadcasting revolution, Tessa Jowell has told MPs
Tories slam 'timid little mouse' of a Communications Bill
News Article 14 January 2002
Tim Yeo has branded the government's Office of Communications Bill "a timid little mouse which fails to address any of the key issues".
BBC's war coverage costs £1m a week
Press Review 2 October 2001
Fears over Ofcom posting
Press Review 16 August 2001
Media regulator plans put forward
News Article 13 July 2001
The government has unveiled its plans for a new media "super-regulator" with the publication of bill outlining the shape of the future legislation.
Ofcom bill gets green light
Press Review 12 July 2001
Ministers accused of playing politics with media
News Article 21 June 2001
The government has shied away from introducing a wide-ranging bill to reform the communications industry prompting claims that it is playing politics with the sector.
Birt tipped for Ofcom job
Press Review 12 March 2001