Advanced Television: Freely surpasses half a million weekly users

Story from Advanced Television:

Everyone TV has announced that Freely – the free streaming service formed via a strategic partnership between the UK’s main public service broadcasters (PSBs) – has reached over half a million weekly users.

Cord Busters UK: Freesat App Update Angers Users: Remote Control Now Gone

Story from Cord Busters UK:

Freesat has once again managed to ruffle the feathers of some of its users, by stripping another key feature from its mobile app.

Scottish Sun: BBC Scotland axes more than 50 jobs amid spending cuts

Story from The Scottish Sun:

BBC Scotland has axed more than 50 jobs over the past 12 months amid financial pressures.

Radio Today: Ofcom consults on proposed changes to the BBC’s Operating Licence

Story from Radio Today:

Ofcom has launched a consultation on a BBC request to reduce its news and current affairs commitments on BBC Radio Foyle and the BBC Asian Network.

Media Guardian: BBC and ITV opt against bids to televise Fifa Club World Cup in summer

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC and ITV have declined to pursue the chance to televise this summer’s Club World Cup, leaving Fifa increasingly concerned about the visibility of its flagship new tournament in a key market.

Broadband TV News: BBC audiences asked to help shape future

Story from Broadband TV News:

The BBC is to ask audiences to have their say about the future of the organisation through what it is calling the biggest public engagement exercise the Corporation has ever undertaken.

Broadcast Sport; CMA: Sky, BBC, ITV, BT & IMG pay sharing behaviour wasn’t “isolated”

Story from Broadcast Sport:

The Competition and Markets Authority believes that sharing sensitive information about freelancer pay rates wasn’t an isolated issue, after fining the BBC, ITV, BT and IMG for doing so.

Broadcast Sport: BT, IMG, ITV & BBC fined £4m after colluding on freelancer rates

Story from Broadcast Sport:

An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found some of the largest sports broadcast and production companies in the UK shared sensitive information about fees for freelance workers.

Deadline: BBC Axing One Of Its Longest-Running Shows But Ploughing More Money Into Scottish Drama

Story from Deadline:

One of the BBC’s longest-running shows is being axed in Scotland but nearly £100M will be spent on drama in the nation over the next three years, an increase of around 25%.

RXTV: Majority want Freeview TV protected from axe

Story from RXTV:

Amidst renewed uncertainty for the UK’s digital terrestrial television service, better known as Freeview, new research shows widespread support even from users who’ve switched to streaming.

The Sun: BBC boss hints at huge change to hated licence fee – how will you be affected?

Story from The Sun:

Plans to change the way Brits are charged their BBC TV Licence fee are being discussed - and it could look very different to the existing set up.

BBC Sport: BBC to show Wales, Northern Ireland & Scotland matches live

Story from BBC Sport:

The BBC will show all World Cup qualifiers for the men's teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live.

City AM; Ahead of the Game: Six Nations TV rights tender hit by delay

Story from City AM:

The Six Nations TV tender has been put on hold due to delays in finalising the format of the new global Nations Championship, which will launch next year.

Express: BBC licence fee 'should be replaced with Netflix-style subscription'

Story from Express:

The BBC licence fee is out of date and should be scrapped, a new report claims.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom consults on changes to PSB independent productions

Story from Broadband TV News:

Ofcom has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the guidance for Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) when drawing up their Codes of Practice on the commissioning of independent productions.

RugbyPass: Six Nations TV rights soon to be up for grabs

Story from RugbyPass:

TNT Sports could add the Six Nations to their expanding portfolio of international rugby starting next season.

Broadcast Sport: TNT Sports to host broadcast BBC’s FA Cup fixtures

Story from Broadcast Sport:

TNT Sports will host broadcast the BBC’s FA Cup fixtures, once the pair’s rights deal begins next season.

Daily Mail: BBC licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax'

Story from Daily Mail:

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

The Sun: Sky & Virgin customers warned more channel closures 'inevitable' next year

Story from The Sun:

Dozens of channels have disappeared from boxes in the last 12 months - and an expert warns more are likely to follow.

Variety: BBC Licence Fee Confirmed Until at Least 2027 as U.K. Culture Minister Considers Funding Options for Broadcaster

Story from Variety:

U.K. culture minister Lisa Nandy has committed to continuing the BBC‘s licence fee model until at least 2027.