Five

Five's original programming will now be shown in full on YouTube, after the UK channel agreed a major deal with the Google-owned video site.

Five is the latest company to sign up to Project Canvas, with the BBC led IPTV scheme picking up momentum.

Five has been handed a high-definition channel slot in Freeview HD, when the capacity is made available.

Better broadband, DAB migration and piracy clampdown

Ofcom's recommendations to the government on the future of public service broadcasting could make major changes to the industry.

Regulatory assets in recommendations queried

Well, unless that speculated merger comes along

Channel 4 will face a major upheaval if Ofcom's Public Service Broadcasting recommendations are used by the government.

Ofcom has unveiled its vision for the future of public service broadcasting, essentially clearing a path for a Channel 4 partnership with either Five or BBC Worldwide.

Access to broadband for all UK citizens is looking increasingly likely to become a reality, with Lord Carter making his strongest hint yet about his plans for a digital Britain.