The BBC currently pays BSkyB £5 million a year for the satellite broadcaster to carry its TV and radio channels, and says that if this fee is not dropped, may charge BSkyB for channels such as BBC1.

The news comes as Microsoft launches its new Xbox One console, set to ‘redefine’ the connectivity of the living room by integrating TV, internet and gaming like never before.

With 85% of UK smartphone users searching for local information, SMEs risk missing out with so few websites optimsed for mobiles.

The BBC’s red button service, which serves over 17 million people every week, should be better connected to ensure access to more online content a BBC Trust report, published today, finds.

Some of the biggest UK net firms including Virgin Media and BSkyB, have begun blocking access to film streaming sites that have been accused of breaching copyright laws.

BT has launched into Millward Brown’s Brandz Top 100 ‘most valuable global brands’ for the first time – ranking at number seven in the UK ahead of Barclays and O2, while Vodafone nabs top spot once again.

TalkTalk’s commercial director describes the move as a “Freeview assault” as the company sets its sights on “value-seeking” customers.

The ‘Tech City Futures’ report highlights the impact a shortage of skilled workers and lack of funding is having on the tech sector’s growth as business leaders claim to have mixed feelings about the effectiveness of the UK Government’s support.

Over 3,000 VOD services have been identified in Europe, with 76 subscription VOD services currently available.

Rupert Murdoch has taken to Twitter to warn Facebook that it is likely to go the same way as the former social networking giant MySpace.