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Channel 4 boss could receive record annual pay of £1.4m

Chief executive Alex Mahon in line for highest annual income in station’s history as lower-paid staff struggle amid cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss: I’m not in this job simply to defend an institution, but serve public

Channel 4’s chief executive also spoke about the positive lessons her broadcaster has learnt after privatisation plans were scrapped.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 won’t be sold off – but concerns raised about Tories’ ‘reforms’

THE publicly owned broadcaster Channel 4 will not be sold to private interests, the UK Government has confirmed – but there have been concerns…

The National (Scotland)

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Channel 4 to offer reproductive health and hormone testing for employees

The six-month trial allows staff to order a hormone and fertility test worth £149.

The Independent UK

Move to cut Last Night of the Proms after royal death ‘was difficult’ – BBC boss

Tim Davie also tells Royal Television Society’s London conference BBC is considering cuts

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 boss in discussion with Government after doubt cast over privatisation

Chief executive Alex Mahon spoke at the RTS London Convention.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 'wouldn't have commissioned Derry Girls' if privatised, says chief

CEO Dr Alex Mahon made the comments to UK government's the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday in London about the potential privatisation by the government of the network

Irish Mirror

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Klarna’s road ahead looks a little harder this year

With Apple set to enter the market and shrinking appetite for tech stocks the future looks less rosy for buy now, pay later firm

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 boss ‘has seen no evidence’ that reality show used paid actors

Alex Mahon said Channel 4 was carrying out a ‘proper investigation’.

The Independent UK

The Paralympics wouldn’t be broadcast on a privatised Channel 4, says Alex Mahon

Ms Mahon said innovation is hard to achieve when seeking profit.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 chief: Tories tried to alter annual report to fit privatisation policy

Investigation into Nadine Dorries’ claims reality show used paid actors has found no evidence of fakery, says Alex Mahon

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 working on new ITN deal as bosses fight privatisation plan

Government increasingly annoyed by broadcaster’s tactics in ‘phoney war’ before potential sale

The Guardian - UK

UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

The companies’ bosses say they are ‘committed’ to creating working environments that focus on ‘respect and diversity’ in all areas of production.

The Independent UK

BBC boss urges Government to consider ‘high stakes’ before funding decisions

The broadcaster’s licence fee faces an uncertain future.

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The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 chief looks north in bid to resist privatisation

Alex Mahon’s rescue plan includes moving up to 600 staff out of London and becoming the ‘levelling-up’ broadcaster

The National (Scotland)

Channel 4 lays out 'levelling up' alternative to Tory privatisation plan

CHANNEL 4 has laid out its alternative plan to privatisation after the Tory government announced its intention to take the broadcaster out of public…

The Independent UK

Channel 4 lays out alternative plan to privatisation following White Paper

The broadcaster says its 4: The Next Episode shows what it ‘can be and can do’ while still owned by the British people.

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 offers to sell London HQ under alternative plan to privatisation

Broadcaster proposes almost doubling staff outside capital and becoming ‘northern-based’

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Birmingham Post

Channel 4 launches alternative proposal to privatisation it says could create 13,000 UK jobs

The 40-year-old broadcaster outlined its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

Bristol Post

Channel 4 sets out alternative plan to privatisation that could create more jobs in Bristol

The broadcaster has set out its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

Leeds Live

Channel 4 hits out at privatisation plans as broadcaster unveils its own 'game-changing' proposals

Government ministers are pushing head with plans to privatise Channel 4

Nottingham Post

Channel 4 privatisation: ITV, Sky, Netflix and Amazon could buy '£1billion' channel

Foreign ownership has not been ruled out

Daily Mirror

What does privatisation mean for Channel 4? Funding, timeline and why it's happening

Since its creation 40 years ago, free-to-air public-service television network Channel 4 has provided innovative, independent content - now it has been deemed a viable cash cow to fund the government's agenda

Evening Standard

Why does the UK Government plan to privatise Channel 4 and what has happened so far?

The broadcaster could be put up for bid from the spring of 2023, with foreign ownership possible

Chronicle Live

Why does the Government want to sell Channel 4 and privatise the broadcaster?

Channel 4 is owned by the Government but is not taxpayer funded, makes its money through advertising and is tasked with taking creative risks

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