Government expected to sell Channel 4 as public ownership 'holding it back'
C4 described the decision as 'disappointing', but ministers have said the new owners will have to ensure Channel 4’s contribution to public sector broadcasting.
C4 described the decision as 'disappointing', but ministers have said the new owners will have to ensure Channel 4’s contribution to public sector broadcasting.
The move has been praised by the government, disability charities and the organisers of the Paralympics.
Subtitling, signing and audio descriptions were among the services affected – prompting the National Deaf Children’s Society to call for action to be taken.