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Lords Committee publishes recommendations on future of the licence fee
The House of Lords’ Communication and Digital Committee has published its report into the BBC’s future funding.

Denmaur confirms completion of Middleton Paper Company acquisition
Denmaur Independent Papers has announced it has finalised the purchase of the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company Ltd.

Ofcom issues statement on review of postal regulation
Ofcom has set out how it will regulate Royal Mail over the next five years, including continuing to set annual delivery targets and to impose a cap on second-class stamp prices.

Readly reaches holiday audiences with travel brand partnerships
Readly is offering holidaygoers unlimited access to its digital magazine and newspaper app this summer after partnering with a number of leading travel brands.

Country Life welcomes HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as guest editor
Future has published a special issue of Country Life guest edited by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

MOJO offers exclusive access with launch of membership model
MOJO has launched a digital audience membership model, providing loyal subscribers with additional exclusive content and multimedia experiences.

Online Safety Bill stalls in face of leadership race
The Online Safety Bill’s progress through parliament has been delayed as the Conservative Party leadership race hots up.

Haymarket to produce The Press Awards
Haymarket Media Group has announced it will take on responsibility for production of The Press Awards in the UK.

Government proposes to dangerously weaken IP protections for publishers with full text and data mining exception
The Government has proposed to severely weaken IP protections for publishers and fellow sectors of the creative industries by creating a ‘full exception’ for text and data mining (TDM).

Government announces proposals for the Data Reform Bill
The Government has recently published its response to its ‘Data: A New Direction’ consultation, which the PPA responded to with input from data protection experts in our member businesses.

Ofcom publishes statement on its regulation of the BBC
Following the Government’s announcement that its BBC Mid-Term Charter Review will encompass the Corporation’s market impact on UK content makers, regulator Ofcom has published a statement on its regulation of the Corporation.

Press Gazette highlights ‘glaring omission’ in Online Safety Bill
Journalism trade title Press Gazette has highlighted a ‘glaring omission’ in the Online Safety Bill affecting PPA members.