China bans BBC World News TV channel in response to Ofcom ban on China Global TV
Ofcom has revoked the UK broadcasting licence of Chinese state-backed channel China Global Television Network (known as CGTN). The move,…
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New Ofcom ‘duty of care’ rules to protect TV show participants will apply to news in ‘exceptional circumstances’
Ofcom has said new “duty of care” rules despite their arguments they could have a “chilling effect” on reporting. The…
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Ofcom suggests streaming services like Netflix could provide public service news
Streaming services such as Netflix could provide public service content in future, the TV regulator has said, amid an uncertain…
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Birmingham’s New Style Radio condemned by Ofcom over two-hour show promoting Coronavirus conspiracy theories
Ofcom is considering whether to fine a Birmingham community radio station after a presenter spent two hours discussing Covid-19 conspiracy…
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BBC says Inside Out cancellation part of ‘long overdue’ changes to regional current affairs output
The BBC’s director of policy has said the refresh of its regional current affairs programming which is resulting in the…
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Ofcom survey: News consumption via social media and Google is down
The number of people in the UK getting news from social media and Google search has declined in the past…
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Demand for news drove surge in TV viewing at start of UK lockdown, Ofcom finds
The Covid-19 crisis prompted a surge in broadcast TV viewing driven by demand for news on the pandemic at the…
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Broadcasters fear proposed ‘duty of care’ rules could have ‘chilling effect’ on news reporting
Broadcasters have urged Ofcom to exclude news and current affairs programming from proposed new “duty of care” requirements being drawn…
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