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Channel 4 boss ‘has seen no evidence’ that reality show used paid actors

Alex Mahon said Channel 4 was carrying out a ‘proper investigation’.

The Independent UK

The Paralympics wouldn’t be broadcast on a privatised Channel 4, says Alex Mahon

Ms Mahon said innovation is hard to achieve when seeking profit.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 chief: Tories tried to alter annual report to fit privatisation policy

Investigation into Nadine Dorries’ claims reality show used paid actors has found no evidence of fakery, says Alex Mahon

The Guardian - UK

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Channel 4 working on new ITN deal as bosses fight privatisation plan

Government increasingly annoyed by broadcaster’s tactics in ‘phoney war’ before potential sale

The Guardian - UK

UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry

The companies’ bosses say they are ‘committed’ to creating working environments that focus on ‘respect and diversity’ in all areas of production.

The Independent UK

BBC boss urges Government to consider ‘high stakes’ before funding decisions

The broadcaster’s licence fee faces an uncertain future.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 chief looks north in bid to resist privatisation

Alex Mahon’s rescue plan includes moving up to 600 staff out of London and becoming the ‘levelling-up’ broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

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Channel 4 lays out 'levelling up' alternative to Tory privatisation plan

CHANNEL 4 has laid out its alternative plan to privatisation after the Tory government announced its intention to take the broadcaster out of public…

The National (Scotland)

Channel 4 lays out alternative plan to privatisation following White Paper

The broadcaster says its 4: The Next Episode shows what it ‘can be and can do’ while still owned by the British people.

The Independent UK

Channel 4 offers to sell London HQ under alternative plan to privatisation

Broadcaster proposes almost doubling staff outside capital and becoming ‘northern-based’

The Guardian - UK

Channel 4 hits out at privatisation plans as broadcaster unveils its own 'game-changing' proposals

Government ministers are pushing head with plans to privatise Channel 4

Leeds Live

Channel 4 launches alternative proposal to privatisation it says could create 13,000 UK jobs

The 40-year-old broadcaster outlined its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

Birmingham Post

Channel 4 sets out alternative plan to privatisation that could create more jobs in Bristol

The broadcaster has set out its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

Bristol Post

Channel 4 privatisation: ITV, Sky, Netflix and Amazon could buy '£1billion' channel

Foreign ownership has not been ruled out

Nottingham Post

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Daily Mirror

What does privatisation mean for Channel 4? Funding, timeline and why it's happening

Since its creation 40 years ago, free-to-air public-service television network Channel 4 has provided innovative, independent content - now it has been deemed a viable cash cow to fund the government's agenda

Evening Standard

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

Chronicle Live

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

Wales Online

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

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Manchester Evening News

Government to press ahead with Channel 4 privatisation, says broadcaster

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

Wales Online

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

A spokesperson said the channel was "disappointed"

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries presses ahead with plan to privatise Channel 4

Ministers hope to raise £1bn from sell-off ending broadcaster’s 40 years in public ownership

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