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BBC Licence Fee to Rise in 2025 The BBC licence fee will increase by £5 in April 2025, rising to £174.50 per year. This aligns with inflation but has drawn…

Zoe Ball has announced she will be stepping down as presenter of BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show in December, marking the end of an incredible six-year tenure. Ball, who took…

Channel 4 has unveiled an ambitious plan to further bolster its presence across the UK, reaffirming its commitment to increasing its operations outside of London. As the broadcaster celebrates the…

Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, has issued a stark warning about the global consequences of funding cuts to the BBC World Service, particularly in the face of rising…

As Parliament sets out to modernise its ways, a new Commons committee is raising important questions about the role of MPs in the media. The Commons Modernisation Committee, chaired by…

As we move into autumn, the UK broadcasting scene has seen exciting developments, from festive radio station relaunches to regulatory changes and key appointments. Here's your round-up of the latest…

BBC Radio WM is set to welcome two new voices to its weekend lineup, with TV presenter, singer, and actor Mark Rhodes, and Black Country comedian Darren Harriott, joining the…

BBC Asian Network’s Birmingham Move: A New Era for British Asian Radio The BBC Asian Network is taking a significant step in its journey to relocate its operations to Birmingham,…

The ongoing discussions surrounding the BBC licence fee are of significant interest to public relations professionals who work closely with media and public service broadcasters. Recent developments suggest both continuity…

The last month saw some significant developments across the UK broadcasting landscape. Here’s a romp through the major stories which impact PRs going into the summer: Traditional TV Stations Making…