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BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead to step down

BBC Trust chairman Rona Fairhead will step down when a unitary board replaces the BBC…

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BBC Trust clears Freesat to offer live pay sports

The BBC Trust has cleared UK subscription-free satellite TV service, Freesat, to offer live pay…

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BBC Trust ‘should be abolished’, says government committee

The BBC’s governing body, the BBC Trust, has “lost confidence and credibility and should be…

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BBC Trust calls for funding process to be written into charter

The BBC’s governing body has called for a “proper process” for setting the BBC’s funding…

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BBC Trust reports public consultation findings

The BBC’s plans for its future are “mostly welcomed” by the public, though questions remain…

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BBC Three to close by February as Trust approves online transition

The BBC Trust has approved plans to close down BBC Three as a broadcast channel…

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Government pledges funds for BBC World Service expansion

The BBC Trust has welcomed plans by the government to fund an extension of the…

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BBC Trust: no evidence the BBC ‘crowds out’ competition

There is “no clear evidence” that BBC entertainment, news and online content “crowd out” commercial…

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BBC defends right to remain a ‘universal public broadcaster’

The BBC Trust has defended its right to remain a “universal public service broadcaster” and…

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UK government launches review of BBC governance

UK government launches review of BBC governanceThe UK government has appointed former Virgin Money and…