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Instead of strengthening the UK’s local news monopolies, here’s how the BBC could support civic journalism.
While the government's plans for the BBC are under scrutiny, the future of Britain's hugely successful system of public service broadcasting is at risk.
The requirement for output to be “distinctive”, coupled with the growth of media consortia, could force the BBC out of the game.
Apocalyptic rumours followed by a row-back and relief. It's an age-old strategy, but what's the reality behind the government's BBC proposals?
The ability of the British press to effectively suppress a scandal speaks volumes about the dangers of concentrated media.
It's a mystery as to why the national newspapers chose not to expose a juicy story about the UK culture secretary. But claiming that his policies were 'influenced' by the 'suppression' of the story is pure conjecture.
The so-called ‘sharing economy’ is composed largely of opaque shoddily managed companies. Rather than mimicking these models, the BBC must make the case for improving and developing its much-lamented bureaucracy.
Sir David Clementi’s recommendations on BBC governance must be made to work. This means ensuring that Ofcom doesn’t become a ‘back seat driver’.
Given his very public role in the anti-EU campaign, John Whittingdale must be seen to be scrupulously fair in the debate over the BBC's future.
Privatisation may be the best way to strengthen Channel 4's public service remit.
In order to innovate in the new media environment the BBC must build a new system for working with freelancers.
