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  • Public service broadcasters should no longer pay to be shown by satellite platforms

    Satellite platforms should end the fees they charge public service broadcasters for carrying their channels Ed Vaizey said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Oxford Media Convention

    Speech by Ed Vaizey to the Oxford Media Convention, covering issues around the Communications White Paper: connectivity, content and consumer issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Vaizey switches on Oxford local digital radio

    New transmitters bring more DAB stations to local listener.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to e-privacy and online data protection rules

    Ed Vaizey calls for collaboration between the European Commission and the US Administration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences "good news for viewers in Scotland"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the news Channel 3 and 5 are to have their licences renewed for another decade, subject to negotiations including levels of public service broadcasting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NI viewers to get ROI channels

    Extra channels available following digital switchover.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mobile phone companies work together to speed up 4G roll-out

    New joint venture will ensure viewers can continue to enjoy Freeview when 4G services are introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Radio and Guardian Media Group Radio merger not to be considered on media plurality grounds

    The merger between Global Radio and Guardian Media Group (GMG) Radio will not be considered on media plurality grounds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK set to get next generation mobile broadband services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK consumers and businesses are set to get comprehensive next generation mobile broadband services in the 1st half of next year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chair of Interim Mitco Oversight Board appointed

    DCMS appoints David Hendon

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leader of 'Mitco' preparation team appointed

    New body will be set up ahead of 4G services introduction.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Maria Miller - £114m Broadband Investment to Boost Nationwide Growth

    Ten city economies are set to get a boost with the announcement today of how much they will share from a £114 million broadband pot.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ofcom awards first local TV licences

    Grimsby and Brighton are trailblazers in local TV revolution

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Fastest broadband in Europe: delivering infrastructure to boost UK businesses

    Moves to fast-track the roll-out of superfast broadband - essential to UK’s economic future - are to be announced today by Culture Secretary

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ISPs launch open internet code of practice

    Comms Minister says agreement is “great news for consumers”.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London Conference on Cyberspace gets underway

    International business leaders join Government Ministers to address key issues facing the internet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCMS on facebook

    Tell us what you want to see on our page to win tickets to a new production at the National Theatre. We have launched our own facebook page…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Spectrum and TV content discussed by the industry

    Key issues considered in latest Comms Review events

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rules to better protect children from inappropriate video game content

    From today, it is a criminal offence to sell video games with a “12” rating to those younger than that age.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government