BBC
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BBC to restrict free over 75 TV licence to pension credit recipients
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As part of the BBC’s latest funding agreement with the Government, the broadcaster became responsible for deciding whether to offer the concession after June 2020. Last year the corporation estimated that continuing the current concession would cost cost £745m by 2021/22.
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New BBC scheme supports women wanting to start tech careers
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Following what’s been described as a “hugely successful pilot” last year, the scheme aims to help increase the number of women working in the technology sector and has been designed for women who may be returning to work after a break, college leavers and career changers.
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BBC Breakfast trials 5G broadcasting
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Powered by EE’s 5G network which went live today, the segment appeared on Thursday’s BBC Breakfast and saw Cellan-Jones appear on the show live from Covent Garden.
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BBC extends 5G broadcast radio trial following positive user feedback
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The trial began in February this year with residents in Stronsay becoming some of the first people in the world to receive live radio broadcasts over 5G mobile networks.
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BBC Four acquires Norwegian drama series State Of Happiness
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The series is set the summer of 1969 in the small coastal town of Stavanger where the locals live off fish, and the North Sea is emptying out. No more cod, no more herring. Something has to happen. The town is in crisis.
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Interactive special to mark BBC Click’s 1,000th edition
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Working with new tools created by BBC Research & Development, the programme will enable viewers to interact with the show, skipping ahead to the sections they’re really interested in, or going into more detail about the stories that pique their curiosity.