The BBC licence fee is forecast to rise above £200 a year by 2031, despite millions of households abandoning the charge as the broadcaster faces growing competition from streaming services
UK IPTV Operator Jailed for 6.5 Years After £1m Illegal Streaming Empire
A 68-year-old man has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after running a large illegal IPTV operation that generated close to £1 million in profits from pirated television and sports broadcasts.
BBC sends debt collectors after licence fee non-payers
BBC has intensified efforts to tackle falling licence fee revenues by appointing debt collection specialist Themis Recoveries to pursue households suspected of avoiding payment.
ITV shares surge 18% on talks to sell broadcasting arm to Sky
ITV plc shares soared 18% in early London trading after the broadcaster confirmed discussions with Sky regarding the potential sale of its broadcasting operations.
BBC fee hike: licence to cost over £180 a year
The BBC licence fee is set to rise above £180 next year, marking the sharpest increase in years and reigniting debate over the broadcaster’s long-term funding model.
NatWest Powers Ahead on Strong Q3 — While Lloyds Stumbles in Car Loan Scandal
NatWest Posts Strong Q3 Results, Lifts Profit Outlook as Lloyds Reels from Car Loan Scandal
Steve & Zak Unleashed: A not so Christmas Special
Welcome to the festive episode of Steve & Zak Unleashed! As Christmas approaches, Steve and Zak dive into a lively discussion filled with humour, banter, and observations about the holiday
Labour’s election victory is not guaranteed, say small business bosses
The head of Britain’s largest small business lobby group has cautioned that an election victory for Labour is not assured, following Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap general election.
Guyana’s President Criticizes BBC Presenter for Climate Change Remarks
During an interview on the BBC HardTalk show, Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, countered a reporter’s climate change questions with a sharp response.
BBC acquires ITV’s share in BritBox for £255 million.
ITV PLC’s shares surged by 16% following its announcement of selling its 50% stake in the BritBox streaming service to BBC Studios for £255 million. The sale proceeds are earmarked
UK Government considers selling NatWest shares this summer
The UK government is inviting proposals from City of London institutions for a possible public sale of NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG) shares, potentially marking the most notable privatisation in
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