Fresh poll puts Channel 4 at bottom of Tory voters’ wish list July 5, 2022 New polls show that Channel 4 privatisation has the least support out of ten Tory policies that the government want to deliver between now and the next election. According to polling from WPI Strategy, privatisation of the broadcaster as the least support from those who voted Conservative back in 2019.Just 16 per cent of voters [...]
Online platforms could have ‘legal obligation’ to fight state disinformation as part of amendment to Online Safety Bill July 4, 2022 Online platforms now have the legal obligation to take “proactive, preventative action” against any state-sponsored disinformation, under a new government amendment. The change will link the National Security Bill and the Online Safety Bill by adding a new Foreign Interference Offence to the list of priority offences within the new internet safety rules. “We cannot [...]
Capital people: London writer Susie Steiner loses brain tumour battle and dies aged 51 July 4, 2022 The well-known author and journalist Susie Steiner has passed away aged 51, according to a tweet on her account. “Susie died yesterday after being diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago. She lived with her illness with courage and good humour. She was much loved and will be much missed.” Steinman was diagnosed with [...]
Brewdog chief James Watt admits to management mistakes following workplace culture row July 4, 2022 CEO and founder of Brewdog James Watt has opened up about issues of anger management and mistakes he’s made around Brewdog's workplace culture.
Royalty rate rocks for Hipgnosis Songs Fund following US ruling July 3, 2022 Shares in Hipgnosis Songs Fund climbed today after after a fresh court decision effectively meant it will be able to collect a greater royalty rate for music streaming. It comes after the US Copyright Royalty Board upheld its decision regarding the top-line streaming royalty rate for songs, which boosted the percentage of streaming service revenue [...]
Internet jobs for less than £4 per hour: How ‘microwork’ is exploiting thousands of Brits July 2, 2022 An emerging form of internet working, dubbed ‘microwork’, is exploiting thousands of UK workers who in many cases are earning less than £4 an hour. ‘Microwork’ is a form of work on digital platforms in which short tasks are assigned to workers who are paid piece wages for completing them. This can consist of coding data to [...]
‘A win for all parties’: BT and Amazon to share Champions League rights under new £1.5bn deal July 1, 2022 Amazon will split the rights to the Champions League with BT for the 2024-27 cycle, a period which marks the start of a new format for UEFA’s men’s European club competitions. It means Amazon has secured live UK rights to the Champions League for the first time, spelling danger for broadcasters who have already felt [...]
Longer and more frequent ads: Ofcom weighs up advert rules as the UK eyes American model to stay competitive July 1, 2022 Ofcom said it may extend the time and frequency allowed for advertising breaks on UK TV as the watchdog eyes up an American-style model. As part of a review of broadcasting rules, the change could mean Brits have to see more ads, with less time in between them. Current rules set by Ofcom mean that [...]
Warner Bros says it ‘regrets’ shutting down questions about JK Rowling at media event June 30, 2022 Warner Bros has backed JK Rowling’s contribution to the Harry Potter films, sitting in contrast to its previous decision to restrict Sky News asking questions about the author to movie stars. As reported by Sky News, reporters were blocked from asking Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the eight movies, about the famous writer [...]
New internet law hands govt ‘unprecedented’ censorship powers that will curb free speech, think tank warns June 27, 2022 The Government is facing calls to “slim down” its new Online Safety Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament, amid concerns over its impact on people’s freedoms and privacy, as well as innovation. The new internet legislation will hand ministers “unprecedented” censorship powers, with significant implications for free speech, new research warns. The [...]
