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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

Evening Standard

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

Chronicle Live

Channel 4: What happens next as Government sells station for £1bn

Creators of shows like The Thick Of It and It's A Sin have lashed out at the move

Wales Online

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Government to press ahead with Channel 4 privatisation, says broadcaster

A spokesperson for Channel 4 said it was “disappointed” with the decision

Manchester Evening News

Channel 4 to be privatised by the Tory government after 40 years in public ownership

Ministers are expected to pursue a sale of the channel to private owners, a governmentsource confirmed.

Daily Record

Government to go ahead with plans to privatise Channel 4, broadcaster confirms

A spokesperson said the channel was "disappointed"

Wales Online

Channel 4 to be privatised as the Government to push ahead with plans

The Government has said it will proceed with plans to privatise Channel 4, the broadcaster said in a statement.

Evening Standard

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English football to have independent regulator with ‘suitability test’ for owners, says Nadine Dorries

Dorries’ comments follow the recommendations made in the fan-led review chaired by Conservative MP Tracey Crouch

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries hands top charity role to candidate rejected by MPs

Orlando Fraser to chair Charity Commission despite select committee calling him ‘slapdash and unimaginative choice’

The Guardian - UK

MPs reject government’s ‘unimaginative’ choice for Charity Commission chair

Committee says it has reservations over selection process and lack of diversity in shortlist

The Guardian - UK

MPs criticise charities boss recruitment process and reject Government pick

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee said ministers had not learned from the ‘fiasco’ in December.

The Independent UK

New Ofcom chair Lord Michael Grade to appear before DCMS select committee

The peer may be asked questions on the selection process for his role, online safety and sanctions on Russian media.

The Independent UK

A festival once dubbed a celebration of Brexit starts with a new name in Wales

The festival makes no mention of leaving the EU

Wales Online

Chelsea Supporters’ Trust urges government to alter special licence

The Stamford Bridge club have been able to continue to operate but under strict conditions

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Yorkshire EGM ‘first step’ in cricket’s fight against racism, DCMS committee says

The crucial EGM is scheduled to take place on 31 March

The Independent UK

BBC given emergency funding to counter Russian disinformation on Ukraine war

The £4.1 million will support the BBC’s news coverage to the people in Ukraine and Russia.

Birmingham Post

Welsh football boss Noel Mooney on investment into the grassroots game driving revenues and World Cup qualification

The FAW wants to achieve revenues of £26m by 2026 but is not hanging its hat on getting there through World Cup and Euro qualifications

Evening Standard

DCMS committee report calls Unboxed festival ‘irresponsible’

The communication of the festival’s aims was also criticised

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Birmingham Post

Government to download digital cash on Humber as skills partnership launches

Best practice recognised in Whitehall as Tech Minister Chris Philp visits

Manchester Evening News

Government department to open new 'hub' in Manchester city centre creating up to 400 jobs

The news - part of Levelling Up plans - has been welcomed by city-region leaders

Birmingham Post

Major government department to create hundreds of jobs with new Northern bases

The new Manchester hub will accommodate up to 400 staff

The Independent UK

‘Yours, DC’: David Cameron’s lobbying emails to cabinet minister over legacy project revealed

Exclusive: Former PM emailed culture secretary in a drive for youth funding

The Guardian - UK

Cricketers’ union called to give evidence to DCMS committee on racism scandal

The Professional Cricketers’ Association will give evidence to parliament’s DCMS committee over the sport’s racism scandal

Wales Online

£50m support package announced for creative industries

The DCMS is also launching a three-year UK Global Screen Fund

Manchester Evening News

Rochdale and Wigan could get more arts funding in 'levelling up' push

More money is being made available for projects outside of London

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