Channel 5 decision day

Thursday 26 October 1995 00:02 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Channel 5 decision day

The Independent Television Commission is to announce tomorrow the winner of the Channel 5 licence, following days of speculation. The four bidders are UKTV, a consortium led by Canadian broadcaster CanWest; Channel 5 Broadcasting, sponsored by Pearson, MAI and others; Virgin TV, made up of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, Associated Newspapers and others; and New Century Television, a joint venture led by BSkyB, the satellite and cable broadcaster which is 40 per cent owned by Rupert Murdoch'sNews Corporation.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Channel 5 decision day

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering