ARCHIVE ▸ RAYMOND SNODDY
An OECD survey found that the UK has the lowest level of trust in news media. Let that be a warning to Sir Keir Starmer, who needs to encourage and strengthen a plural and independent media sector.
10 Jul 2024
As Labour kicks off a new era, some major media developments are also under way: the sale of the Telegraph, the future of the BBC under a new culture secretary and the departure of two heavyweight political commentators.
03 Jul 2024
Beyond vague promises of widening access, working constructively with broadcasters and cracking down on online harm, Labour must show us what it will do to support this important sector.
26 Jun 2024
Until this week, there has been a B-shaped hole in election campaigns, manifestos and media coverage. What does that mean for the future government?
19 Jun 2024
As consumers are found to increasingly avoid the news, Snoddy examines what is behind this and what needs to change to reverse the tide.
12 Jun 2024
When someone with expert knowledge is given the time and space in the media to communicate that knowledge to society as a whole, we all reap the benefits.
22 May 2024
Ofcom could well impose a hefty fine to show it means business, but when? And will it prevent further breaches? Much depends on when the election takes place.
15 May 2024
Broadcasters should be focus much more on co-operation rather than on squabbling and forcing the Culture Secretary to have to adjudicate.
08 May 2024
With the election now likely to be in November, some important pending legislations that could benefit the media industry still stand a chance.
01 May 2024
This will be the first election when we have blatantly politically biased TV channels. How Ofcom handles due impartiality this year is certain to be picked apart by the industry.
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