Television companies set for 1bn pounds sterling windfall from fee cuts

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The UK's Independent Television Commission has issued proposals under which the ITV companies would save 100 million pounds sterling in licence payments in 2002, reducing their payments to the Treasury to 250 million pounds sterling. This assumes that ITV will broadcast on BSkyB's digital satellite platform by the end of 2001.

Licensing agreements, Independent Television

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Granada's call for single ITV prompts fresh rift with Carlton

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The strained relationship between Granada and Carlton has come under further pressure as a result of the publication of a leaked letter from Granada Chmn Charles Allen to UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Allen called on Blair to accelerate legislation to allow Granada to merge with Carlton, the only other large ITV firm.

Management, Granada Group PLC, Carlton Communications PLC

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ONdigital OFFmessage?

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New ONdigital Chief Executive Stuart Prebble acknowledges that there are many challenges to be addressed, but is confident about the future of the business. He would like to resolve all areas of conflict with BSkyB, believing that all players would benefit from being able to focus on advancing the digital television project. He places a high priority on what people expect to see when they purchase digital television technology, and emphasizes his experience in programme making.

United Kingdom, Executive changes & profiles, Planning, Officials and employees, Interview, ONdigital PLC, Digital television, Prebble, Stuart

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