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MPs to quiz new BBC DG

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold a evidence session on July 8th as part of its enquiry into the BBC Royal Charter where new BBC Director-General Matt Brittin will make his debut in front of the Committee as MPs continue their work examining the future of […]

July 3, 2026By Colin Mann

BBC Charter review: Evidence sessions continue

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is continuing its BBC Charter Review inquiry with a session on June 30th exploring both the views of other major broadcasters and the role of the BBC in delivering news. During the first half of the session with representatives from ITV, Channel 4 […]

June 26, 2026By Colin Mann

BBC Charter Review: MPs to quiz Peaky Blinders writer

The creator and writer of Peaky Blinders, Steven Knight, and a panel bringing the perspectives of the audience and workforce, will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons on June 16th as part of its inquiry into what needs to be done to make the BBC fit for […]

June 15, 2026By Colin Mann

BBC Charter review: MPs’ evidence sessions continue

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold a further evidence session on June 10th as part of its enquiry into the BBC Royal Charter Review. The BBC’s relationship with online platforms and social media and the importance of impartiality will be among topics under discussion. MPs will […]

June 5, 2026By Colin Mann

MPs to quiz experts on BBC Charter Review

Members of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons are to question media analysts and academics on the BBC Royal Charter Review as the CMS Committee continues its look at what needs to be done to make the BBC fit for the future. The committee’s BBC Royal Charter Review inquiry […]

June 1, 2026By Colin Mann

MPs to consult on BBC Charter review

Prominent figures from the world of media and broadcasting will appear before MPs as the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons begins a major piece of work looking at what needs to be done to make the BBC fit for the future. The committee’s BBC Royal Charter Review inquiry was […]

May 18, 2026By Colin Mann

MPs to probe children’s TV and video content production

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is holding the second session of its inquiry exploring the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. The hearing on December 16th will […]

December 12, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs to question BBC editorial guidelines

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session with members of the BBC’s editorial guidelines and standards committee – BBC Chair Samir Shah and BBC board members Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson. The hearing is likely to take place in the next few weeks, with […]

November 12, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs express concern over BBC editorial standards

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has written to BBC Chair Samir Shah to ask what action is being taken over concerns raised by a former adviser to the corporation’s editorial standards body. The letter asks for the Committee to be provided with the full report previously provided to […]

November 5, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs call for film promotion Budget tax relief

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use next month’s Budget to bring forward tax relief to support the distribution and exhibition of independent British films. In a letter to Reeves, the Committee calls for the introduction of a 25 per cent  tax […]

October 31, 2025By Colin Mann