Trust sets strategic priorities for the BBC
The BBC Trust has today published final remits to guide the BBC in meeting each of the six public purposes laid down in the Charter.
BBC Trust publishes NAO report on BBC procurement
The BBC Trust today published an independent report it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO) on BBC procurement…
BBC Trust publishes independent report on BBC spectrum use
The BBC Trust today published an independent report by Deloitte & Touche about the BBC's use of spectrum…
BBC Trust publishes promise to audiences and BBC Trust seminar
The BBC Trust today publishes its new Promise to Audiences, making clear how it will engage with the public to hear their views, understand their expectations, and inform them of decisions taken on their behalf.
BBC Trust - Broadcasters agree measures to build public confidence at Ofcom and BBC Trust seminar
Ofcom and the BBC Trust jointly hosted a seminar on Monday 26 November on the issue of trust in broadcasting.
BBC Trust publishes provisional conclusions on proposals for a Gaelic Digital Service
The BBC Trust today (Wednesday 21 November) published its provisional conclusions on the BBC Executive's proposals for a new Gaelic Digital Service (GDS) in partnership with the Gaelic Media Service.
BBC Trust HDTV public value test final conclusions
The BBC Trust has today (Monday 19 November) published the final conclusions of the Public Value Test (PVT) it has conducted into the BBC Executive's proposals for a high definition (HD) television channel.
BBC Trust to review BBC's network news coverage of the four UK nations
The BBC Trust has commissioned a review of the BBC's network news and factual coverage of the four UK nations.
BBC Trust publishes NAO report into the BBC's preparedness for digital switchover
A joint press release from the BBC Trust and the National Audit Office The BBC Trust today (13 November 2007) published an independent review it had commissioned from the National Audit Office (NAO): The BBC's Preparedness for Digital Switchover which looks in particular at how the BBC plans to meet its obligations set out under the Royal Charter and Agreement.
BBC Trust Unit publishes Public Value Assessment on proposals for a Gaelic Digital Service
The BBC Trust Unit today (Monday 12 November) published its Public Value Assessment (PVA) of the BBC Executive's proposals for a new Gaelic Digital Service in partnership with the Gaelic Media Service (GMS).
New right of appeal to the BBC Trust on complaints about licence fee collection
Following an extensive review of how the BBC handles the complaints it receives, the BBC Trust is proposing new ways to strengthen and simplify systems and, for the first time, is extending the public's right of appeal to the Trust in serious cases of complaint about how the licence fee is collected.
A distinctive BBC: providing quality and valued by all
The BBC Trust met today (Wednesday 17 October) to consider the Director-General's six-year plan. Mark Thompson will announce the details of his strategy tomorrow (Thursday 18 October).
BBC Trust statement on the Director-General's response to the Wyatt Report
The Director-General has shared the Wyatt Report with the Chairman of the BBC Trust and the Chairman of the Trust's Editorial Standards Committee and briefed them on the actions he is announcing today.
BBC Trust statement on Radio 1 breach of editorial standards
The Trust's Editorial Standards Committee has today received a report from BBC management about a breach of editorial standards by Radio 1 which occurred in 2006.
BBC Trust publishes provisional conclusions on the BBC's HDTV proposals
The BBC Trust today published its provisional conclusions on the BBC Executive's proposals for a high definition television channel.
BBC Trust statement on BBC editorial standards, controls and compliance
The BBC Trust met on Wednesday 19 September and received a report from the Director-General about a number of significant editorial matters including:
Public Value Test into proposed Gaelic Digital Service – statement from the BBC Trust and Ofcom
The Public Value Test Joint Steering Group, comprising representatives of the BBC Trust and Ofcom, has decided to extend the Market Impact Assessment (MIA) into the proposal by the BBC and the Gaelic Media Service for a Gaelic Digital Service following a request from Ofcom.
BBC Trust Unit publishes Public Value Assessment of BBC's HDTV proposals
The BBC Trust Unit today published its Public Value Assessment (PVA) of the BBC's proposals for a high definition television channel.
BBC Trust launches Public Value Test for Gaelic Digital Service
The BBC Trust has today (Thursday 16 August) begun its Public Value Test (PVT) of the application from BBC management and the Gaelic Media Service to launch a Gaelic Digital Service.
BBC Trust statement in response to speech by First Minister Scotland
In response to a speech by the First Minister Scotland, Alex Salmond, about broadcasting policy for Scotland, the BBC Trust has issued the following statement:
BBC Trust response to House of Lords' Select Committee report on Chairmanship of the BBC
Following publication today of a report on The Chairmanship of the BBC by the House of Lords' Select Committee on Communications, the BBC Trust said: "We are glad that the House of Lords' Select Committee has recognised the unique nature of the BBC and its leading role in public service broadcasting.
BBC Trust starts service review of bbc.co.uk
Note – this press release was updated on 13 September 2007 to reflect the revised timetable. The BBC Trust started its first service review today (Thursday 26 July) of the BBC's online service, bbc.co.uk.
BBC Trust statement on BBC editorial standards, controls and compliance
The BBC Trust met today and received a report from the Director-General about a number of significant editorial matters including:
Ofcom decision on Blue Peter – BBC Trust statement
"The errors which occurred around the Blue Peter programme on 27 November last year were particularly serious as they resulted in children being misled to participate in a competition they had no chance of winning and in a child in the studio being involved in deceiving the audience.
Annual Report and Accounts 2006/07
The BBC Trust has today published the BBC's Annual Report and Accounts for 2006/2007 and highlighted demands from the public for more innovation as a priority for the BBC to address.
BBC Trust response to Tessa Jowell speech at the Royal Television Society
In response to Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell's speech to the Royal Television Society on 20 June 2007, a BBC Trust spokeman said: "We welcome the Secretary of State's firm belief in the future of public service broadcasting in the digital age and the unique role of the BBC.
BBC publishes report on safeguarding impartiality in the 21st century
The BBC has today published a new report on safeguarding its impartiality in the 21st century, together with extensive research on audience expectations and perceptions of impartiality.
Premium rate telephony and related editorial issues – BBC Trust statement
The BBC Trust received the Director-General's report on the BBC's use of premium rate telephony and associated issues at its meeting on 23 May 2007 and is publishing it today.
Independent panel report: impartiality of BBC business coverage - statement by the Trust
The BBC Trust has published today (25 May 2007) the Independent Panel report into the impartiality of BBC coverage of business.
BBC Trust - Public Value Test into BBC HDTV channel proposal begins
The BBC Trust has today (Monday 21 May) formally launched a Public Value Test (PVT) into the BBC's proposal for a high definition television channel.
Digital Switchover Help Scheme - Trust response to DCMS announcement
The DCMS announced earlier today that agreement has been reached with the BBC on the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.
BBC Trust - Trust approves BBC's on-demand proposals
The BBC Trust has today issued its final approval of the BBC Executive's proposals for new on-demand services, with some modifications. The on-demand proposals are the first to go through a Public Value Test (PVT).
BBC Trust - Trust approves "Freesat"
The BBC Trust has given BBC management the formal go-ahead to develop and launch "Freesat", a guaranteed free-to-view satellite proposition.
BBC Trust announces Public Value Test into BBC HD Channel
At its meeting yesterday the BBC Trust decided to apply a Public Value Test (PVT) to the BBC Executive's proposal for a permanent high definition (HD) television channel.
Statement by Sir Michael Lyons, newly appointed Chairman of the BBC Trust
Thank you all for coming and thank you for the warm welcome I have had, particularly from Mehmuda and David, as well as Jana and all the other members of the Executive. Let me begin by saying what a great privilege it is to be appointed Chairman of the BBC Trust. I am delighted to have this opportunity to make a contribution to what is undoubtedly the UK's most important cultural institution.
Sir Michael Lyons appointed Chairman of BBC Trust
Downing Street has this morning announced the appointment of Sir Michael Lyons as Chairman of the BBC Trust, the BBC's new governing body, with effect from 1 May 2007.
BBC Trust press release following its meeting of 21 March 2007
The BBC Trust met on Wednesday 21 March. At the end of the Trust's meeting yesterday Trustees agreed to issue a statement about the following items discussed.
BBC Trust suspends BBC Jam
The BBC Trust has today decided to suspend the online education service, BBC Jam, with effect from 20 March 2007. The Trust has requested BBC management to prepare fresh proposals for how the BBC should deliver the Charter obligation to promote formal education and learning, meeting the online needs of school age children. Once completed, the Trust will subject BBC management's proposals to a full Public Value Test, including a market impact assessment by Ofcom.
BBC Trust reaches provisional decision on "Freesat"
The BBC Trust has provisionally approved BBC management's proposal to develop and launch a free-to-view satellite platform, "Freesat".
BBC Trust statement following its meeting of 21 February 2007
The BBC Trust met on Wednesday 21 February. Acting BBC Chairman Chitra Bharucha said today that: "The Trust must act in the public interest. We seek evidence to inform our discussions and reach our decisions through a mix of factual analysis and judgement. Governing a creative organisation on behalf of the public whose BBC it is allows for no other approach."
BBC Trust - Trust approves BBC's on-demand proposals
Following application of its first Public Value Test (PVT), the BBC Trust has today published its provisional conclusions on the BBC Executive's new on-demand services and opened a period of consultation.
BBC Trust receives Ofcom's market Impact Assessment of iPlayer
The BBC Trust has received Ofcom's Market Impact Assessment (MIA) of the BBC executive's new on-demand proposals, including BBC iPlayer. This forms one part of the Trust's first Public Value Test (PVT).
Licence fee payers to help set the BBC agenda
For the first time, licence fee payers will have a say in how the BBC delivers its mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Minutes of Board of BBC Governors' meeting: Hutton report
The BBC Trust has today published the minutes of the Board of Governors' meeting held on 28th January 2004, which took place after publication of the Hutton Report.