Parents For Future UK, the grassroots climate organisation made up of thousands of parents across the country, is backing the proposed UK-wide ban on fossil fuel advertising which is set to be debated in Parliament today [July 7th]. Earlier this year, Parents For Future launched the country’s first ever TV advertising campaign explicitly advocating a […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. Research from Ofcom shows a structural shift in the viewing habits of young people, […]
A 29-year-old man has been arrested by the Hyderabad cybercrime police following a complaint filed by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) in connection with piracy of the movie Single. A complaint was registered on June 5th by Yarra Manindra Babu, representing the anti-video piracy cell of the TFCC, alleging that Single, released on […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government’s response to its report on British film and high-end TV. The report, which was published in April 2025, urged the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. It also […]
Following a performance from rap duo Bob Vylan during Glastonbury 2025 which the BBC streamed live and later deemed “antisemitic” and “unacceptable”, the broadcaster has made immediate changes to its policy regarding live-streaming music events. In a statement, the BBC said: “We fully understand the strength of feeling regarding Bob Vylan’s live appearance at Glastonbury […]
The General Court of the European Union has ruled against Spain and telco Cellnex, upholding an EU decision that requires both the national government and regional authorities to recover €260 million in public funds granted to TV operators for rolling out DTT in remote areas. According to the Commission, the subsidies handed out between 2005 […]
NoParamount Global has agreed to a $16 million (€13.6m) payout to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS and 60 Minutes, regarding its election-time interview with Kamala Harrris. Co-CEO George Cheeks defended the move at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, noting: “The company has agreed in principle to settle the lawsuit, and as reported, it does […]
CNMC, the Spanish regulatory body, has issued a €500,000 fine on Atresmedia for putting commercials on FTA channel La Sexta and OTT platform Atresplayer without identifying the advertising content. According to the TV law in the country, advertising content must be clearly identified with the word ‘advertising’ and differentiated from the rest of the programming. […]
UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has published its final decisions on the BBC’s plans to launch four new DAB+ stations and extend the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra. The BBC’s proposals include: In November 2024, the BBC proposed to launch four new DAB+ stations: Radio 1 Dance, Radio 1 Anthems, a Radio 2 extension, and […]
UK comms regulator Ofcom has opened three separate consultations on its spectrum work, which relate to: changing satellite gateway fees; a proposed new non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) gateway licence for Amazon Kuiper; and introducing short notice, short duration licences in the lower 2.3 GHz band to support demand from the Shared Access and PMSE (programme making […]