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TV product placement plan confirmed
Feb 09, 17:42
The government announces that product placement will be allowed on television for the first time.

BBC publishes exec expenses, gifts
Feb 09, 13:07
The BBC reveals senior management expenses, including all gifts and hospitality for the first time.

BBC to ease religious criticism at Easter
Feb 09, 12:32
The BBC commissions a raft of Easter programming following recent criticism of its religious output.
BBC 'paid £230m to presenters last year'
Feb 09, 11:54
The BBC will today reveal that it paid £230m to presenters over the 12 months to March 31, 2009.
Sky 'incurs £348m loss on ITV stake sale'
Feb 09, 11:29
Sky incurs an estimated loss of £348 million in a cut-price sale of its controversial stake in ITV.
ITV to hire 30 new technology staff
Feb 09, 11:20
ITV launches a recruitment campaign for 30 new technology experts and managers.
BSkyB sells 10% stake of ITV
Feb 08, 20:03
BSkyB sets out to sell 10.4% of its share of ITV after conceding defeat in a two-year-long legal battle.
Sky responds to 'Pacific' airing criticisms
Feb 08, 19:22
Sky responds to negative comments regarding its decision to air The Pacific on Sky Movies.
Racing UK signs jockey Ruby Walsh
Feb 08, 14:19
Racing UK signs legendary jump jockey Ruby Walsh as an ambassador for the horseracing channel.
Trust's Lyons pledges more frugal BBC
Feb 08, 13:56
BBC Trust's Sir Michael Lyons pledges to curb the high salaries paid to BBC executives and talent.
Luke Johnson slams BBC lobbying power
Feb 08, 13:09
EX-Channel 4 chairman Luke Johnson criticises the lobbying power of the BBC and its supporters.
'SportsCenter' coming to ESPN America
Feb 08, 12:04
ESPN announces that a new edition of US show SportsCenter will premiere next month on ESPN America.
Former ITN chief joins Scottish IFNC bid
Feb 08, 11:59
Former ITN boss Mark Wood joins a consortium bid for Scotland's ITV news replacement pilot.
TV debate format talks 'under threat'
Feb 08, 11:30
The format for TV election debates is under threat of being "negotiated to death", a source claims.
Sandilands: 'Nan scolded me for rape row'
Feb 08, 08:44
DJ Kyle Sandilands says that his family were angry with him after his controversial radio stunt.
ITV, RTÉ collaborate for 'Single Handed'
Feb 06, 17:09
ITV and Irish channel RTÉ jointly fund another run of Irish police drama Single Handed.
JML fails in Freesat EPG listing appeal
Feb 05, 13:35
Shopping channel JML Direct loses its appeal over a dispute with Freesat over EPG listing policy.
BBC Sport gears up for 2010 F1 season
Feb 05, 11:48
The BBC gears up for another F1 season with coverage on TV, radio, online and Red Button platforms.
Sky Songs partners with IPC's TV mags
Feb 05, 11:35
Online music service Sky Songs partners with IPC's TV magazines for a cross-promotional campaign.
Premier League to 'get £1bn TV windfall'
Feb 05, 10:13
Premier League clubs will reportedly soon get a £1bn windfall from a new worldwide TV rights deal.
C4 denied gag on Jackson doc libel case
Feb 05, 09:56
Channel 4 denied gagging order on libel case over alleged faking of a Jackson family documentary.
Govt reduces TV product placement plan
Feb 04, 14:58
The government waters down its product placement plan to exclude alcohol, junk food and gambling firms.
Commercial radio sees mixed Q4 fortunes
Feb 04, 13:23
RAJAR reports mixed fortunes for commercial radio in Q4 2009, as Classic FM suffers but Heart thrives.