Committee news
'Breaking News? The Future of UK Journalism' report debate
The House of Lords debates the Communications and Digital Committee's report on the future of journalism
13 October 2021
New inquiry into digital regulation launched
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into digital regulation
7 September 2021
Channel 4's future considered by new inquiry
The Communications and Digital Committee launches a new inquiry into the future of Channel 4 and its potential sell-off.
16 August 2021
Communications and Digital Committee publishes report on freedom of expression online
Communications and Digital Committee report on freedom of expression online published.
22 July 2021
Committee recommends further consideration of draft Online Safety Bill
The Communications and Digital Committee is concerned that pornography websites which do not allow users to share content are not covered by the government’s draft Online Safety Bill.
25 May 2021
Fix “dysfunctional” online ads market, Lords Committee report says
Report on the future of journalism published.
27 November 2020
Freedom of expression online – new inquiry launch
Communications and Digital Committee launch inquiry into freedom of expression online
16 November 2020
PM pressed to address “inflexible” levy to boost creative industry apprenticeships
Committee writes to the Prime Minister on the Apprenticeship Levy
5 October 2020
ITV news boss faces Peers' questions on regional journalism
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 21 July at 3.00pm
16 July 2020
Lords question Media Minister, BBC and ITN bosses on the future of journalism
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 14 July at 3.30pm
13 July 2020
Facebook and Google respond to Lords on online advertising and news
Responses from Facebook and Google to Committee published
6 July 2020
Committee writes to platforms on balance of power with news publishers
Committee's letter to Facebook and Google published
26 June 2020
Lords investigate the balance of power between publishers and platforms
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 23 June at 3.30pm
22 June 2020
Magazines and broadcast journalists discuss the future of journalism
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 16 June at 3.00pm
15 June 2020
Peers to hear evidence on local journalism and from industry representatives
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 9 June at 3.00pm
8 June 2020
Peers voice fears for COVID-19's “acute impact” on performing arts
Committee's letter to Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP published
28 May 2020
What is the future of commercial radio as a news provider?
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 12 May at 3.00pm
11 May 2020
The future of journalism call for evidence deadline extended
Communications and Digital Committee seeks written submissions by Tuesday 21 April
19 March 2020
What is the future for local journalism?
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 17 March at 3.30pm
16 March 2020
Which skills should be required to succeed in journalism?
Communications and Digital Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 10 March at 3.30pm
9 March 2020