Press releases in 2009

Âé¶¹Éç Trust gives provisional approval to Project Canvas
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today given its provisional approval to the Âé¶¹Éç's involvement in Project Canvas, saying that the likely public value of the proposal justifies any potential negative market impact…

Trust decision on fair trading appeal by IP Vision
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today announced that it has rejected the main substantive points of a fair trading appeal against the Âé¶¹Éç Executive from IP Vision, a manufacturer of hybrid Freeview and video-on-demand set-top boxes. However, the Trust partially upheld the appeal on a process point only…

Trust finds breaches of Editorial Guidelines in Reef Television programmes broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Daytime
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today announced that it has found serious and repeated breaches of the Âé¶¹Éç Editorial Guidelines within a number of factual daytime programme series made by independent production company Reef Television.

Trust announces new limits to Worldwide activity
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today set out a series of changes to the future remit for Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide, the Âé¶¹Éç's commercial arm...

Trust publishes findings on Thought for the Day and non-religious content on the Âé¶¹Éç
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and Âé¶¹Éç editorial policy on non-religious content.

Trust agrees 25 per cent cut in Âé¶¹Éç senior management pay bill
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has agreed to proposals put forward by the Âé¶¹Éç Executive to cut the amount the Âé¶¹Éç spends on paying its senior managers by 25 per cent over the next three and a half years.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust to review Âé¶¹Éç ALBA
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust is to carry out a review of Âé¶¹Éç ALBA, looking at the performance of the channel since launch in 2008, and consulting on whether the channel should be made available on Freeview by removing the Âé¶¹Éç's radio stations from the digital terrestrial TV platform (DTT) in Scotland whilst Âé¶¹Éç ALBA was broadcasting.

Trust review leads to an extra £25.5m for Âé¶¹Éç children's services
Following the Âé¶¹Éç Trust's review of children's services the Âé¶¹Éç Executive have pledged an extra £25.5m for Âé¶¹Éç children's content.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Question Time appeal outcome
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has decided not to hear appeals on the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's decision to invite a BNP representative on to tomorrow's Question Time because to do so would be inconsistent with the Âé¶¹Éç's constitutional arrangements that the governing body of the Âé¶¹Éç does not intervene in programmes before they have been transmitted, and would undermine the editorial independence of the Âé¶¹Éç.

Trust rejects Âé¶¹Éç proposal for online federation of public service broadcasters
A proposal for the Âé¶¹Éç to form an online federation giving access to public service broadcasters' content via iPlayer through a combination of commercial and public service elements has been rejected by the Âé¶¹Éç Trust.

Progress on network news coverage of the nations
Significant improvements have been made to coverage of the UK's nations across Âé¶¹Éç network news and current affairs following a review by the Âé¶¹Éç Trust, a report published today has found.

Trust partially upholds fair trading complaints against the Âé¶¹Éç
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has partially upheld two separate fair trading complaints against the Âé¶¹Éç Executive.

Public to have their say on standards at the Âé¶¹Éç
For the first time, licence fee payers are to have a say on the standards which are suitable for Âé¶¹Éç programming, the Âé¶¹Éç Trust announced today.

Trust publishes its submission to Digital Britain consultation
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published its submission to the Government's Digital Britain consultation on funding options for national, regional and local news.

Trust launches its largest review of Âé¶¹Éç TV services
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has launched a review of Âé¶¹Éç One, Âé¶¹Éç Two, Âé¶¹Éç Four and the Red Button

Trust statement in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Further Report on Âé¶¹Éç Commercial Operations
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust was established to give a stronger voice to licence fee payers and defend the Âé¶¹Éç's independence. Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide operates within a framework set by the Charter and Agreement. It has no access to licence fee funding and operates at arm's length from the Âé¶¹Éç's public services.

Trust statement on changes to Worldwide governance
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust issued a press release on 17 September 2009 announcing changes to Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide governance. The press release included the following paragraph:

Trust announces changes to Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide governance
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today announced a series of changes to the governance arrangements for Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide...

Trust publishes conclusions on sponsorship of Âé¶¹Éç on-air events
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today confirmed that commercial sponsorship will not be allowed for on-air Âé¶¹Éç events.

Chairman's open letter to licence fee payers
Letter from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust to licence fee payers.

Trust approves local services proposals
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today announced that it has approved revised plans to enhance the Âé¶¹Éç's local TV and radio services in the regions and nations.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes Âé¶¹Éç submission to DCMS's review of listed events
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today published the Âé¶¹Éç's submission to the Government's review of the list of sports events that should remain free-to-air.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas - supporting documents
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).

Âé¶¹Éç Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Statement on finding in appeal relating to Lord Sugar
Commenting on the Âé¶¹Éç Trust Editorial Standards Committee findings in the appeal relating to Lord Sugar, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Trust said:

Lyons: "A changing Âé¶¹Éç for changing times" - Âé¶¹Éç Annual Report and Accounts published
Âé¶¹Éç Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today underlined progress towards creating "a changing Âé¶¹Éç for changing times" as the corporation's Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 were published.

Trust review finds the Âé¶¹Éç is serving younger audiences well but could do more
The Âé¶¹Éç is serving younger audiences well but there are some areas where the Âé¶¹Éç could do more, a Âé¶¹Éç Trust review published today says.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust responds to Taste and Standards report
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today set out its response to the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's report into taste and standards in UK broadcasting.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust responds to Digital Britain report
On behalf of the Âé¶¹Éç Trust, Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has welcomed the Digital Britain review and participated constructively in it. We recognise that there are problems to be addressed and opportunities to be grasped, and we will continue to push for the public's concerns to be put centre stage in this final consultative phase.

Trust asks Âé¶¹Éç Executive to provide more information to help its assessment of Canvas proposal
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has announced the next stage in its assessment of Project Canvas, the Âé¶¹Éç's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Statement on network TV production in the nations
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published a statement on network television production in the nations.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust announces new senior management appointments
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust, the independent governing body of the Âé¶¹Éç, has today announced two new appointments to its senior management team

Trust launches review of Radio 2 and 6 Music
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has today begun its service review into Âé¶¹Éç Radio 2 and Âé¶¹Éç Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all Âé¶¹Éç services.

Statement in response to the Budget announcement on the funding of universal broadband
In response to the Government's announcement that it will consult with the Âé¶¹Éç Trust on how the emerging underspend from the Digital Switchover Help Scheme can be drawn on to fund universal broadband service and take-up, the Trust issued the following statement:

Âé¶¹Éç Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons responds to Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide award
Responding to the announcement today that Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, Âé¶¹Éç Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:

Trust responds to Lords Communications Committee report on public service broadcasting
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust welcomes the fact that the Lords Committee's report is positive about the Âé¶¹Éç's partnership proposals and that it encourages other public service broadcasters to take full advantage of them.

Trust response to the select committee report on the commercial operations of Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust notes the Culture Media and Sport Committee's findings and will give them careful consideration. The Trust believes that through its own review of Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide it already has in hand most of the issues the committee raises.

Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - statement by the Âé¶¹Éç Trust
Ofcom's decision today relates to a case considered by the Âé¶¹Éç Trust's Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) in November 2008.

Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published the findings of its wide-ranging review into how the licence fee is collected.

Trust approves Âé¶¹Éç budget for 2009/10
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust met on 19 March 2009 and agreed to issue the following statement. .

Trust publishes NAO report on the Âé¶¹Éç's management of strategic contracts with the private sector
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office on the Âé¶¹Éç's management of its strategic contracts with the private sector.

Trust response to Conservative Party statement on the licence fee
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust issued the following statement after David Cameron's press conference in which he called for the licence fee to be frozen for one year.

Review of the commercial activities of the Âé¶¹Éç – interim statement
Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide is the commercial arm of the Âé¶¹Éç. Last July the Âé¶¹Éç Trust launched a review of Âé¶¹Éç Worldwide's mandate, strategy and governance arrangements...

Trust launches public consultation on proposal for internet protocol television (Project Canvas)
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today launched a public consultation on the Âé¶¹Éç Executive's proposal to develop a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television (IPTV).

Trust rejects local video proposals
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust confirmed today that it has refused permission for local video after concluding its public value test into the proposals.

Trust decision on appeals on the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the DEC Gaza crisis appeal
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust has decided not to overrule on appeal the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Gaza crisis appeal

Trust publishes review of Âé¶¹Éç children's services
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today (Tuesday 10 February 2009) published its review of Âé¶¹Éç services and content for children.

Âé¶¹Éç Trust - Trust publishes independent report on the efficiency of radio production at the Âé¶¹Éç
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the efficiency of radio production at the Âé¶¹Éç.

Trust response to Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report
The Âé¶¹Éç Trust welcomes Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report.

Statement from the Âé¶¹Éç Trust in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report
The Trust welcomes the select committee’s conclusion that it was generally satisfied with the responses given to its questions on the Annual Report 2007-8 by the Trust and Âé¶¹Éç Executive.