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A closer look at the Government’s plans to privatise Channel 4

The Government is set to proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4. Here are answers to some of the key questions about the decision. Why does the Government want to privatise the broadcaster? The Government has argued that Channel 4’s long-term ...

05 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Tory MP questions plan to privatise Channel 4 as ‘revenge’ for biased coverage

Julian Knight has questioned if the Government’s plans to forge forward with the privatisation of Channel 4 are “revenge”, adding that many Tories believe the move is “payback time” for “biased coverage”. In a string of tweets, the MP addressed ...

05 Apr 2022 at 13:25

BBC boss urges Government to consider ‘high stakes’ before funding decisions

BBC director-general Tim Davie has said the “stakes are very high” as the Government considers the future of the broadcaster’s funding model. It comes after Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries announced earlier this year that the corporation’s ...

12 May 2022 at 12:55

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Gogglebox unveils first Scottish cast members in six years

Glasgow-based couple Roisin and Joe have been unveiled as Gogglebox’s first Scottish cast members in six years. The pair, aged 23 and 25, have been together for four years and live at Joe’s family home, having moved in together at the ...

25 Feb 2022 at 12:25

Channel 4 boss ‘has seen no evidence’ that reality show used paid actors

Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon said she has seen “no evidence” to indicate four-part documentary Tower Block Of Commons used paid actors, following accusations from Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries. Ms Dorries spoke during a Digital, ...

12 Jul 2022 at 14:38

Government drops plans to privatise Channel 4: What you need to know

The Government has scrapped plans to privatise Channel 4 with an “ambitious package of measures” to serve as an alternative to the sale. Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries spearheaded the proposal to take the broadcaster ...

05 Jan 2023 at 17:58

Channel 4 boss praises ‘sensible decision’ on broadcaster’s future

Channel 4’s chief executive Alex Mahon has praised the Government for coming to a “sensible decision” after confirmation that the broadcaster will not be sold off. On Thursday Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan confirmed the ...

05 Jan 2023 at 20:29

Channel 4 staff will get retention bonuses as government rules out privatisation

Channel 4 has said it will pay retention bonuses to staff that were announced before the Government scrapped plans to privatise the broadcaster. Staff had been told about the payments, which will vary in size between ...

09 Jan 2023 at 18:31

Channel 4 to offer reproductive health and hormone testing for employees

Channel 4 has announced “innovative” plans to start offering employees reproductive health and hormone testing from this week. The broadcaster has partnered with a women’s health company to give staff access to an ...

21 Nov 2022 at 13:01

Channel 4 boss: Jordan Gray’s sketch was ‘beautiful moment of trans expression’

Channel 4’s chief executive has said comedian Jordan Gray’s performance on the special revival edition of Friday Night Live was a “beautiful moment of trans expression”. The comic performed her song Better Than ...

30 Nov 2022 at 14:25

Channel 4 boss in discussion with Government after doubt cast over privatisation

The chief executive of Channel 4 has said she is in contact with the Government over “where they want to end up” after the new Culture Secretary cast doubt on plans to privatise the broadcaster. Michelle ...

27 Sept 2022 at 15:15

Government to proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4, says broadcaster

The Government has said it will proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4, the broadcaster said in a statement. The channel is currently owned by the Government and receives its funding from advertising....

04 Apr 2022 at 20:55

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