Press releases in 2007

Trust sets strategic priorities for the Âé¶¹Éç
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published final remits to guide the Âé¶¹Éç in meeting each of the six public purposes laid down in the Charter.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes NAO report on Âé¶¹Éç procurement
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on Âé¶¹Éç procurement…

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes independent report on Âé¶¹Éç spectrum use
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published an independent report by Deloitte & Touche about the Âé¶¹Éç's use of spectrum…

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes promise to audiences and Âé¶¹Éç Trust seminar
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today publishes its new Promise to Audiences, making clear how it will engage with the public to hear their views, understand their expectations, and inform them of decisions taken on their behalf.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Broadcasters agree measures to build public confidence at Ofcom and Âé¶¹Éç Trust seminar
Ofcom and the Âé¶¹Éç Trust jointly hosted a seminar on Monday 26 November on the issue of trust in broadcasting.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes provisional conclusions on proposals for a Gaelic Digital Service
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today (Wednesday 21 November) published its provisional conclusions on the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals for a new Gaelic Digital Service (GDS) in partnership with the Gaelic Media Service.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust HDTV public value test final conclusions
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today (Monday 19 November) published the final conclusions of the Public Value Test (PVT) it has conducted into the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals for a high definition (HD) television channel.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust to review Âé¶¹Éç's network news coverage of the four UK nations
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has commissioned a review of the Âé¶¹Éç's network news and factual coverage of the four UK nations.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes NAO report into the Âé¶¹Éç's preparedness for digital switchover
A joint press release from the Âé¶¹Éç Trust and the National Audit Office The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today (13 November 2007) published an independent review it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO): The Âé¶¹Éç's Preparedness for Digital Switchover which looks in particular at how the Âé¶¹Éç plans to meet its obligations set out under the Royal Charter and Agreement.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust Unit publishes Public Value Assessment on proposals for a Gaelic Digital Service
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust Unit today (Monday 12 November) published its Public Value Assessment (PVA) of the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals for a new Gaelic Digital Service in partnership with the Gaelic Media Service (GMS).

New right of appeal to the Âé¶¹Éç Trust on complaints about licence fee collection
Following an extensive review of how the Âé¶¹Éç handles the complaints it receives, the Âé¶¹Éç Trust is proposing new ways to strengthen and simplify systems and, for the first time, is extending the public's right of appeal to the Trust in serious cases of complaint about how the licence fee is collected.

A distinctive Âé¶¹Éç: providing quality and valued by all
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met today (Wednesday 17 October) to consider the Director-General's six-year plan. Mark Thompson will announce the details of his strategy tomorrow (Thursday 18 October).

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement on the Director-General's response to the Wyatt Report
The Director-General has shared the Wyatt Report with the Chairman of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust and the Chairman of the Trust's Editorial Standards Committee and briefed them on the actions he is announcing today.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement on Radio 1 breach of editorial standards
The Trust's Editorial Standards Committee has today received a report from Âé¶¹Éç management about a breach of editorial standards by Radio 1 which occurred in 2006.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes provisional conclusions on the Âé¶¹Éç's HDTV proposals
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published its provisional conclusions on the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals for a high definition television channel.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement on Âé¶¹Éç editorial standards, controls and compliance
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met on Wednesday 19 September and received a report from the Director-General about a number of significant editorial matters including:

Public Value Test into proposed Gaelic Digital Service – statement from the Âé¶¹Éç Trust and Ofcom
The Public Value Test Joint Steering Group, comprising representatives of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust and Ofcom, has decided to extend the Market Impact Assessment (MIA) into the proposal by the Âé¶¹Éç and the Gaelic Media Service for a Gaelic Digital Service following a request from Ofcom.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust Unit publishes Public Value Assessment of Âé¶¹Éç's HDTV proposals
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust Unit today published its Public Value Assessment (PVA) of the Âé¶¹Éç's proposals for a high definition television channel.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust launches Public Value Test for Gaelic Digital Service
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today (Thursday 16 August) begun its Public Value Test (PVT) of the application from Âé¶¹Éç management and the Gaelic Media Service to launch a Gaelic Digital Service.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement in response to speech by First Minister Scotland
In response to a speech by the First Minister Scotland, Alex Salmond, about broadcasting policy for Scotland, the Âé¶¹Éç Trust has issued the following statement:

Âé¶¹Éç Trust response to House of Lords' Select Committee report on Chairmanship of the Âé¶¹Éç
Following publication today of a report on The Chairmanship of the Âé¶¹Éç by the House of Lords' Select Committee on Communications, the Âé¶¹Éç Trust said: "We are glad that the House of Lords' Select Committee has recognised the unique nature of the Âé¶¹Éç and its leading role in public service broadcasting.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust starts service review of bbc.co.uk
Note – this press release was updated on 13 September 2007 to reflect the revised timetable. The Âé¶¹Éç Trust started its first service review today (Thursday 26 July) of the Âé¶¹Éç's online service, bbc.co.uk.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement on Âé¶¹Éç editorial standards, controls and compliance
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met today and received a report from the Director-General about a number of significant editorial matters including:

Ofcom decision on Blue Peter – Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement
"The errors which occurred around the Blue Peter programme on 27 November last year were particularly serious as they resulted in children being misled to participate in a competition they had no chance of winning and in a child in the studio being involved in deceiving the audience.

Annual Report and Accounts 2006/07
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published the Âé¶¹Éç's Annual Report and Accounts for 2006/2007 and highlighted demands from the public for more innovation as a priority for the Âé¶¹Éç to address.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust response to Tessa Jowell speech at the Royal Television Society
In response to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell's speech to the Royal Television Society on 20 June 2007, a Âé¶¹Éç Trust spokeman said: "We welcome the Secretary of State's firm belief in the future of public service broadcasting in the digital age and the unique role of the Âé¶¹Éç.

Âé¶¹Éç publishes report on safeguarding impartiality in the 21st century
The Âé¶¹Éç has today published a new report on safeguarding its impartiality in the 21st century, together with extensive research on audience expectations and perceptions of impartiality.

Premium rate telephony and related editorial issues – Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust received the Director-General's report on the Âé¶¹Éç's use of premium rate telephony and associated issues at its meeting on 23 May 2007 and is publishing it today.

Independent panel report: impartiality of Âé¶¹Éç business coverage - statement by the Trust
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has published today (25 May 2007) the Independent Panel report into the impartiality of Âé¶¹Éç coverage of business.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Public Value Test into Âé¶¹Éç HDTV channel proposal begins
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today (Monday 21 May) formally launched a Public Value Test (PVT) into the Âé¶¹Éç's proposal for a high definition television channel.

Digital Switchover Help Scheme - Trust response to DCMS announcement
The DCMS announced earlier today that agreement has been reached with the Âé¶¹Éç on the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust approves Âé¶¹Éç's on-demand proposals
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today issued its final approval of the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals for new on-demand services, with some modifications. The on-demand proposals are the first to go through a Public Value Test (PVT).

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust approves "Freesat"
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has given Âé¶¹Éç management the formal go-ahead to develop and launch "Freesat", a guaranteed free-to-view satellite proposition.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust announces Public Value Test into Âé¶¹Éç HD Channel
At its meeting yesterday the Âé¶¹Éç Trust decided to apply a Public Value Test (PVT) to the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposal for a permanent high definition (HD) television channel.

Statement by Sir Michael Lyons, newly appointed Chairman of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust
Thank you all for coming and thank you for the warm welcome I have had, particularly from Mehmuda and David, as well as Jana and all the other members of the Executive. Let me begin by saying what a great privilege it is to be appointed Chairman of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust. I am delighted to have this opportunity to make a contribution to what is undoubtedly the UK's most important cultural institution.

Sir Michael Lyons appointed Chairman of Âé¶¹Éç Trust
Downing Street has this morning announced the appointment of Sir Michael Lyons as Chairman of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust, the Âé¶¹Éç's new governing body, with effect from 1 May 2007.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust press release following its meeting of 21 March 2007
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met on Wednesday 21 March. At the end of the Trust's meeting yesterday Trustees agreed to issue a statement about the following items discussed.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust suspends Âé¶¹Éç Jam
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today decided to suspend the online education service, Âé¶¹Éç Jam, with effect from 20 March 2007. The Trust has requested Âé¶¹Éç management to prepare fresh proposals for how the Âé¶¹Éç should deliver the Charter obligation to promote formal education and learning, meeting the online needs of school age children. Once completed, the Trust will subject Âé¶¹Éç management's proposals to a full Public Value Test, including a market impact assessment by Ofcom.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust reaches provisional decision on "Freesat"
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has provisionally approved Âé¶¹Éç management's proposal to develop and launch a free-to-view satellite platform, "Freesat".

Âé¶¹Éç Trust statement following its meeting of 21 February 2007
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met on Wednesday 21 February. Acting Âé¶¹Éç Chairman Chitra Bharucha said today that: "The Trust must act in the public interest. We seek evidence to inform our discussions and reach our decisions through a mix of factual analysis and judgement. Governing a creative organisation on behalf of the public whose Âé¶¹Éç it is allows for no other approach."

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust approves Âé¶¹Éç's on-demand proposals
Following application of its first Public Value Test (PVT), the Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published its provisional conclusions on the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's new on-demand services and opened a period of consultation.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust receives Ofcom's market Impact Assessment of iPlayer
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has received Ofcom's Market Impact Assessment (MIA) of the Âé¶¹Éç executive's new on-demand proposals, including Âé¶¹Éç iPlayer. This forms one part of the Trust's first Public Value Test (PVT).

Licence fee payers to help set the Âé¶¹Éç agenda
For the first time, licence fee payers will have a say in how the Âé¶¹Éç delivers its mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Minutes of Board of Âé¶¹Éç Governors' meeting: Hutton report
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published the minutes of the Board of Governors' meeting held on 28th January 2004, which took place after publication of the Hutton Report.