Media regulator OfCom is reportedly set to let ITV reduce its regional news commitments as part of a package of concessions to the third channel broadcaster who are trying to reduce their so called public service commitments which they argue are making the whole operation uncommercially-viable. A leaked document reported on by the Guardian says that ITV will be allowed to cut regional news in so-called 'sub-regions'. They will not, however, be able to merge the smaller ITV franchises like Borders and Westcountry into larger neighbouring ones. All that said, it should be noted OfCom have denied any firm decision has been made yet.
Jul 29, 2008
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OfCom may let ITV cut local news output
A leaked document reported by the Guardian suggests OfCom may let ITV cut regional news in sub-regions, though OfCom says no firm decision has been made.