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Sturgeon condemns ‘cultural vandalism’ in Channel 4 privatisation plans

Scotland’s First Minister has branded UK Government plans to privatise Channel 4 “cultural vandalism”. Nicola Sturgeon was addressing MSPs at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday. Jenni Minto, SNP MSP for Argyll and Bute, voiced her concerns on ...

21 Apr 2022 at 15:25

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

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. A spokesperson for Channel 4 said it was ...

04 Apr 2022 at 20:55

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Channel 4 wins channel of the year at Edinburgh as privatisation threat looms

Channel 4 has won the channel of the year gong at the Edinburgh TV Awards as it faces an uncertain future amid the threat of privatisation. The Government announced plans earlier this year to take the broadcaster out of public ownership so ...

25 Aug 2022 at 18:48

Starmer: Free at the point of use will remain governing principle of NHS

Sir Keir Starmer has defended backing the use of the private sector to drive down NHS waiting lists, despite his leadership pledge to “end outsourcing in our NHS”. The Labour leader told Sky News’s Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme: “We’re ...

08 Jan 2023 at 10:52

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 out of ...

05 Jan 2023 at 17:58

Two-tier health system talks should be investigated, demand Scottish Tories

An urgent investigation is being called for by the Scottish Tories after NHS chiefs discussed the creation of a “two-tier” health service which would charge the wealthy. Audit Scotland have been urged to intervene after leaked ...

22 Nov 2022 at 15:43

‘Vital’ that Government plans are ‘rigorously scrutinised’, says Channel 4 boss

The Government’s plans to privatise Channel 4 should be “rigorously scrutinised by MPs and peers on all sides”, its chief content officer has said. Having been publicly owned since its creation in 1982 by the Conservative ...

16 Jun 2022 at 15:02

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Feargal Sharkey headlining Derry environmental event

Former lead singer with the Undertones and passionate clean water campaigner, Feargal Sharkey, will speak at a conference in the city. Organised by People Before Profit, the event, titled 'Liquid Gold, the true cost of ...

28 Sept 2023 at 12:33

Channel 4 ‘energised and refocused’ after privatisation battle

A Channel 4 boss has said the broadcaster is “energised and refocused” on its core values, including representing the whole of the UK in its content, following the end of a privatisation battle with the Government. ...

17 May 2023 at 14:50

Less than 10% of emergency overflows monitored for raw sewage, figures show

Thousands of emergency overflows are not monitored for raw sewage discharge with information taken from only 10% of the total in England, a freedom of information (FOI) request has revealed. There are 7,016 ...

06 Jun 2023 at 13:37

‘Culture Secretary recommends Government drop Channel 4 privatisation’

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan has written to the Prime Minister, recommending the Government drops its plans to privatise Channel 4, according to reports. The decision to take the broadcaster out of ...

04 Jan 2023 at 12:46

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