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The companies’ bosses say they are ‘committed’ to creating working environments that focus on ‘respect and diversity’ in all areas of production.

The broadcaster’s licence fee faces an uncertain future.

Government ministers are pushing head with plans to privatise Channel 4

The 40-year-old broadcaster outlined its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

The broadcaster has set out its vision for the future as the Government starts the process of selling off the channel

Foreign ownership has not been ruled out

Since its creation 40 years ago, free-to-air public-service television network Channel 4 has provided innovative, independent content - now it has been deemed a viable cash cow to fund the government's agenda

The broadcaster could be put up for bid from the spring of 2023, with foreign ownership possible

Channel 4 is owned by the Government but is not taxpayer funded, makes its money through advertising and is tasked with taking creative risks