Suzanna Taverne appointed as new BBC Trustee
The Government today announced that Suzanna Taverne has been appointed to the BBC Trust with effect from 01 January 2012…
Consultation on draft Party Political Broadcasts policy
The BBC Trust is seeking views on a proposed new policy for the allocation and timing of Party Political Broadcasts on the BBC.
Lord Williams of Baglan appointed as new BBC Trustee
The Government today announced that Lord Williams of Baglan has been appointed to the BBC Trust with effect from 01 December 2011.
BBC to tighten rules on sponsored programming following serious breaches of its guidelines on commercial channel World News
The BBC Trust has today published details of 15 programmes broadcast on BBC World News (BBC WN) which have breached the BBC’s Editorial and/or Sponsorship Guidelines.
Trust seeks views on revised approach to syndication of BBC on-demand programmes
A revised syndication policy, governing the ways in which the BBC's on-demand programmes and content are made available on platforms such as cable, digital and satellite TV, mobile phones and games consoles, has been published by the BBC Trust today along with a public consultation.
Trust publishes simplified policy on BBC 'trading fairly'
A simplified fair trading policy governing how the BBC should minimise any negative competitive impact on the wider market has today been published following a review by the BBC Trust.
BBC Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's efficiency programme
The BBC Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the BBC's progress to date in delivering the efficiency savings required under the target set by the BBC Trust following the licence fee settlement in 2007.
Trust launches impartiality review of BBC coverage of the 'Arab Spring'
A review of the impartiality of the BBC's coverage of the events known as the 'Arab Spring', has today been launched by the BBC Trust.
BBC and S4C agree future S4C governance
An agreement has been reached between the S4C Authority, the BBC Trust and the DCMS on the future funding, governance and accountability of S4C until 2017.
Chairman's letter to S4C Chairman
The BBC Trust has today published a letter from BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten to S4C Chairman Huw Jones.
A BBC focused on quality, efficiency and distinctiveness - Trust launches public consultation on proposals for the BBC of the future
The BBC Trust has today launched a public consultation after reviewing a set of proposals from BBC management for changes to the services the Corporation provides and the way it operates.
BBC's national radio stations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales provide distinctive programmes that can't be found elsewhere, Trust review finds
The BBC's radio stations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are reaching large numbers of people that do not listen to any other BBC radio, and provide programmes that can't be found elsewhere, a BBC Trust review published today has concluded.
Audiences in Northern Ireland well served for news on BBC Radio, Trust review finds
Radio Ulster/Foyle's listeners say that the station offers value for money and high quality and impartial news, a review by the BBC Trust has found.
BBC's Scottish radio stations deliver on news and culture, Trust review finds
The BBC's radio stations for people in Scotland are distinctive and provide high quality and impartial news, the BBC Trust has found.
Four out of five listeners say Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are distinctive, Trust review finds
BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru are providing high quality, distinctive programmes, and are valued by listeners who would miss them if they weren't there, a BBC Trust review published today has concluded.
BBC science coverage given "vote of confidence" by independent report
The BBC's coverage of science is "high quality…clear, accurate and impartial" according to an independent review published by the BBC Trust today. The review also identifies a number of measures that can be taken to further improve coverage.
Lord Patten publishes review of BBC governance
The governance of the BBC is workable, generally effective and provides benefits to licence fee payers and the industry, but there are areas that could be improved, a review by the BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten has concluded.
Work needed to improve the BBC's complaints handling
The BBC Trust has today published the results of a project to test the BBC's complaints handling.
"The BBC must be a beacon for quality and standards": Lord Patten publishes BBC Annual Report and Accounts for 2010/11
BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten today reflected on a year of quality programming delivered for audiences, while underlining the challenges facing the BBC as it works to implement last year's licence fee settlement.
BBC World Service to benefit from additional funding
The BBC Trust has today welcomed the Foreign Secretary's announcement that an additional £2.2m per year will be provided to the BBC World Service over the next three years.
Trust finds it 'more likely than not' that certain footage in Panorama programme on Primark was not authentic
The programme, which investigated Primark's claims that it can deliver 'cheap, fast fashion' without breaking ethical guidelines, included footage obtained in a Bangalore workshop of three boys carrying out an activity described in the programme as 'testing the stitching' on Primark garments.
Trust launches review of BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament
The BBC Trust has today launched its service review of BBC Parliament and BBC News Channel, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews.
Radio 5 Live & 5 Live Sports Extra
The BBC Trust has launched a service review of Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra today, as part of its rolling programme of service reviews.
Appeal on Panorama ‘Death in the Med’: Trust concludes programme overall was accurate and impartial but finds breaches of Editorial Guidelines
The BBC Trust has today published its consideration of an appeal relating to an edition of Panorama, ‘Death in the Med’, broadcast on 16 August 2010. The programme overall was found to be accurate and impartial, but the Trust found three specific instances where it breached the corporation’s Editorial Guidelines on either accuracy or impartiality.
BBC Trust appointments: Lord Patten as Chairman and Diane Coyle as Vice-Chairman
The Government today confirmed the appointment of Lord Patten as Chairman and Diane Coyle as Vice-Chairman of the BBC Trust…
BBC Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's management of the costs of producing continuing drama
The BBC Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the BBC's management of the costs of producing continuing drama.
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Cyhoeddodd Ymddiriedolaeth y BBC adroddiad annibynnol heddiw a gomisiynodd gan y Swyddfa Archwilio Genedlaethol, ar y ffordd mae'r BBC yn rheoli costau cynhyrchu dramâu parhaus.
BBC's processes for management of sports rights are fit for purpose, independent report finds
The BBC has improved its processes for the acquisition of sports rights, and is serving licence fee payers well, according to an independent report published today.
Much-loved BBC Radios 3, 4, and 7 should extend appeal while remaining distinctive, Trust review finds
BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 are much loved and highly valued by the millions of licence fee payers that listen every week, a BBC Trust review published today has concluded.
BBC Trust publishes NAO report on the BBC's management of its Digital Media Initiative
The BBC Trust today published an independent report commissioned from the National Audit Office on the BBC's management of its Digital Media Initiative (DMI).
The BBC needs to improve relationships with online independent suppliers, Trust review finds
The BBC Trust has today published the findings of its review of the supply of online services to the BBC by the independent sector.
World Service changes
The BBC is today announcing large scale and significant changes to BBC World Service. These changes have been fully considered and approved by the BBC Trust.
Trust approves new online strategy for the BBC
The BBC Trust has today announced its approval of a new strategy for the BBC's online output. The strategy will involve a reduction in the budget of 25 per cent, clearer editorial boundaries and more distinctive content.
Trust confirms programme of service reviews for 2011
The BBC Trust has confirmed which BBC services it will review in 2011. In line with its duty under the Charter to review all of the BBC's UK public services within a five year period, in 2011 the Trust will review all the services that it has not already covered or is not in the process of reviewing.
Trust gives provisional views on syndication of on-demand BBC programmes
The BBC Trust has concluded provisionally that on-demand BBC programmes should only be made available to TV platform operators through the BBC iPlayer, and should not be made available on a programme-by-programme basis.
Trust publishes licence fee settlement commissioning note
BBC Trust Chairman Sir Michael Lyons has today written to BBC Director General Mark Thompson setting out the Trust's expectations for a review of the corporation's cost base and shape of its services and activities.
BBC Trust and S4C Authority sign renewed partnership agreement
The BBC Trust and the S4C Authority have signed a renewed agreement which covers the partnership between the two broadcasters until 2013, when new funding arrangements agreed in the new licence fee settlement will come into effect.