Former culture secretary James Purnell says that it would be bad for the BBC to shrink.

The government will this week propose a relaxation of the rules around product placement on British TV.
Arlene Phillips is appointed as the government's Dance Champion by the Department of Health.

GMTV host Andrew Castle challenges health secretary Andy Burnham on the Government's swine flu policy.

The government claims that its Digital Britain report is still on track for release next week.
Filesharers will not be cut off from the web after "three strikes", it emerges.
The government announces a public consultation on the presence of children in reality talent shows.
Fewer than 20 complaints to Ofcom about Britain's Got Talent concerned the treatment of Susan Boyle.
Culture secretary Andy Burnham suggests that Ofcom should assess Susan Boyle's care.
Channel 4 says it supports culture secretary Andy Burnham's decision to continue the ban on product placement.
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