Ofcom to Renew National DAB Multiplex Licences
The UK Government is giving media regulator, Ofcom the power to renew the UK's two national commercial radio multiplex licences.
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UK Media Minister Sets Out Rules to Protect Public Broadcasting
John Whittingdale MP has set out new measures to protect public service broadcasters during a keynote speech to the Royal Television Society Cambridge Convention 2021.
UK Government Launches Video On Demand Consultation
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ could be subject to stricter rules protecting UK audiences from harmful material as a result of the review.
English Music Venues Allowed to Sell Alcohol Amidst Coronavirus Restrictions
After sustained discussions and lobbying of government ministers Music Venue Trust have sounded an optimistic…
National Union of Journalists Publishes Freelances Charter
The UK's National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has published a freelances charter as part of its campaign for its members who have been left out by the Government's Coronavirus financial help schemes.
UK Government to Launch a Digital Markets Unit
Tech giants will be subject to a new regime to give consumers more choice and control over their data, help small businesses thrive, and ensure news outlets are not forced out by their bigger rivals.
UK Government Confirms Scottish Broadband Funding Boost
A new collaboration between the Scottish and UK Governments will see voucher funding joined up to make more money available to subsidise the costs of building gigabit-capable broadband networks to hard-to-reach areas of Scotland.
UK Government Examines the Impact of ‘Loot Boxes’ in Video Games
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on the impact of loot boxes in video games, and whether they encourage problem gambling.
Lord Livingston to Lead UK Task Force to Replace Huawei
Ex-BT CEO and former trade minister Lord Ian Livingston is to chair a new task force to drive forward ongoing work to diversify the UK’s telecoms supply chain and reduce reliance on high-risk vendors.