BBC Trust gives provisional approval to Project Canvas
The BBC Trust has today given its provisional approval to the BBC's involvement in Project Canvas, saying that the likely public value of the proposal justifies any potential negative market impact…
Trust decision on fair trading appeal by IP Vision
The BBC Trust today announced that it has rejected the main substantive points of a fair trading appeal against the BBC Executive from IP Vision, a manufacturer of hybrid Freeview and video-on-demand set-top boxes. However, the Trust partially upheld the appeal on a process point only…
Trust finds breaches of Editorial Guidelines in Reef Television programmes broadcast on BBC Daytime
The BBC Trust has today announced that it has found serious and repeated breaches of the BBC Editorial Guidelines within a number of factual daytime programme series made by independent production company Reef Television.
Trust announces new limits to Worldwide activity
The BBC Trust has today set out a series of changes to the future remit for BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm...
Trust publishes findings on Thought for the Day and non-religious content on the BBC
The BBC Trust today announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and BBC editorial policy on non-religious content.
Trust agrees 25 per cent cut in BBC senior management pay bill
The BBC Trust has agreed to proposals put forward by the BBC Executive to cut the amount the BBC spends on paying its senior managers by 25 per cent over the next three and a half years.
BBC Trust - Trust to review BBC ALBA
The BBC Trust is to carry out a review of BBC ALBA, looking at the performance of the channel since launch in 2008, and consulting on whether the channel should be made available on Freeview by removing the BBC's radio stations from the digital terrestrial TV platform (DTT) in Scotland whilst BBC ALBA was broadcasting.
Trust review leads to an extra £25.5m for BBC children's services
Following the BBC Trust's review of children's services the BBC Executive have pledged an extra £25.5m for BBC children's content.
BBC Trust - Question Time appeal outcome
The BBC Trust has decided not to hear appeals on the BBC Executive's decision to invite a BNP representative on to tomorrow's Question Time because to do so would be inconsistent with the BBC's constitutional arrangements that the governing body of the BBC does not intervene in programmes before they have been transmitted, and would undermine the editorial independence of the BBC.
Trust rejects BBC proposal for online federation of public service broadcasters
A proposal for the BBC to form an online federation giving access to public service broadcasters' content via iPlayer through a combination of commercial and public service elements has been rejected by the BBC Trust.
Progress on network news coverage of the nations
Significant improvements have been made to coverage of the UK's nations across BBC network news and current affairs following a review by the BBC Trust, a report published today has found.
Trust partially upholds fair trading complaints against the BBC
The BBC Trust has partially upheld two separate fair trading complaints against the BBC Executive.
Public to have their say on standards at the BBC
For the first time, licence fee payers are to have a say on the standards which are suitable for BBC programming, the BBC Trust announced today.
Trust publishes its submission to Digital Britain consultation
The BBC Trust has today published its submission to the Government's Digital Britain consultation on funding options for national, regional and local news.
Trust launches its largest review of BBC TV services
The BBC Trust has launched a review of BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four and the Red Button
Trust statement in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee's Further Report on BBC Commercial Operations
The BBC Trust was established to give a stronger voice to licence fee payers and defend the BBC's independence. BBC Worldwide operates within a framework set by the Charter and Agreement. It has no access to licence fee funding and operates at arm's length from the BBC's public services.
Trust statement on changes to Worldwide governance
The BBC Trust issued a press release on 17 September 2009 announcing changes to BBC Worldwide governance. The press release included the following paragraph:
Trust announces changes to BBC Worldwide governance
The BBC Trust today announced a series of changes to the governance arrangements for BBC Worldwide...
Trust publishes conclusions on sponsorship of BBC on-air events
The BBC Trust today confirmed that commercial sponsorship will not be allowed for on-air BBC events.
Chairman's open letter to licence fee payers
Letter from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust to licence fee payers.
Trust approves local services proposals
The BBC Trust has today announced that it has approved revised plans to enhance the BBC's local TV and radio services in the regions and nations.
BBC Trust publishes BBC submission to DCMS's review of listed events
The BBC Trust has today published the BBC's submission to the Government's review of the list of sports events that should remain free-to-air.
BBC Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas - supporting documents
The BBC Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the BBC Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
BBC Trust publishes additional information on Project Canvas
The BBC Trust is currently assessing Project Canvas, the BBC Executive's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to deliver internet protocol television (IPTV).
BBC Trust - Statement on finding in appeal relating to Lord Sugar
Commenting on the BBC Trust Editorial Standards Committee findings in the appeal relating to Lord Sugar, Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the Trust said:
Lyons: "A changing BBC for changing times" - BBC Annual Report and Accounts published
BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons today underlined progress towards creating "a changing BBC for changing times" as the corporation's Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 were published.
Trust review finds the BBC is serving younger audiences well but could do more
The BBC is serving younger audiences well but there are some areas where the BBC could do more, a BBC Trust review published today says.
BBC Trust responds to Taste and Standards report
The BBC Trust has today set out its response to the BBC Executive's report into taste and standards in UK broadcasting.
BBC Trust - Trust responds to Digital Britain report
On behalf of the BBC Trust, Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said: "The BBC Trust has welcomed the Digital Britain review and participated constructively in it. We recognise that there are problems to be addressed and opportunities to be grasped, and we will continue to push for the public's concerns to be put centre stage in this final consultative phase.
Trust asks BBC Executive to provide more information to help its assessment of Canvas proposal
The BBC Trust has announced the next stage in its assessment of Project Canvas, the BBC's proposals to form a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television.
BBC Trust - Statement on network TV production in the nations
The BBC Trust today published a statement on network television production in the nations.
BBC Trust - Trust announces new senior management appointments
The BBC Trust, the independent governing body of the BBC, has today announced two new appointments to its senior management team
Trust launches review of Radio 2 and 6 Music
The BBC Trust has today begun its service review into BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all BBC services.
Statement in response to the Budget announcement on the funding of universal broadband
In response to the Government's announcement that it will consult with the BBC Trust on how the emerging underspend from the Digital Switchover Help Scheme can be drawn on to fund universal broadband service and take-up, the Trust issued the following statement:
BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons responds to BBC Worldwide award
Responding to the announcement today that BBC Worldwide has won the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons said:
Trust responds to Lords Communications Committee report on public service broadcasting
The BBC Trust welcomes the fact that the Lords Committee's report is positive about the BBC's partnership proposals and that it encourages other public service broadcasters to take full advantage of them.
Trust response to the select committee report on the commercial operations of BBC Worldwide
The BBC Trust notes the Culture Media and Sport Committee's findings and will give them careful consideration. The Trust believes that through its own review of BBC Worldwide it already has in hand most of the issues the committee raises.
Breaches of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code - statement by the BBC Trust
Ofcom's decision today relates to a case considered by the BBC Trust's Editorial Standards Committee (ESC) in November 2008.
Trust publishes review of licence fee collection
The BBC Trust today published the findings of its wide-ranging review into how the licence fee is collected.
Trust approves BBC budget for 2009/10
The BBC Trust met on 19 March 2009 and agreed to issue the following statement. .
Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's management of strategic contracts with the private sector
The BBC Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office on the BBC's management of its strategic contracts with the private sector.
Trust response to Conservative Party statement on the licence fee
The BBC Trust issued the following statement after David Cameron's press conference in which he called for the licence fee to be frozen for one year.
Review of the commercial activities of the BBC – interim statement
BBC Worldwide is the commercial arm of the BBC. Last July the BBC Trust launched a review of BBC Worldwide's mandate, strategy and governance arrangements...
Trust launches public consultation on proposal for internet protocol television (Project Canvas)
The BBC Trust today launched a public consultation on the BBC Executive's proposal to develop a joint venture partnership to help enable the delivery of internet protocol television (IPTV).
Trust rejects local video proposals
The BBC Trust confirmed today that it has refused permission for local video after concluding its public value test into the proposals.
Trust decision on appeals on the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the DEC Gaza crisis appeal
The BBC Trust has decided not to overrule on appeal the Director-General's decision against broadcasting the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Gaza crisis appeal
Trust publishes review of BBC children's services
The BBC Trust today (Tuesday 10 February 2009) published its review of BBC services and content for children.
BBC Trust - Trust publishes independent report on the efficiency of radio production at the BBC
The BBC Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the efficiency of radio production at the BBC.
Trust response to Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report
The BBC Trust welcomes Lord Carter's interim Digital Britain report.
Statement from the BBC Trust in response to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s report
The Trust welcomes the select committee’s conclusion that it was generally satisfied with the responses given to its questions on the Annual Report 2007-8 by the Trust and BBC Executive.