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Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
TV lovers can enjoy popular shows such as Love Island and emerging comedy on E4 and Dave for free into the next decade, as ministers extend the licences to operate the platform used to broadcast Freeview.
Local TV services are set to remain on the airwaves until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans, under new proposals.
Government confirms broadcasting licences for 34 local TV stations can be extended for the next decade
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lucy Frazer addresses the Royal Television Society
Given the landscape of changing technology and the increasing risk to audiences of unregulated content appearing on television, the government is consulting on whether and how to use existing powers that allow it to update which electronic programme guides are...
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis today (Friday 29 Oct) announced that the landmark Live at the Waterfront! concert will be televised on Sky Arts and Freeview on Monday 13 December. The major television deal means that everyone...
The next step in the Prime Minister’s infrastructure revolution has been completed to open up more of the nation’s radio waves to improve rural mobile coverage and deliver the revolutionary new benefits of 5G technology.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
90% of viewers able to receive TG4 and RTE One and Two following switchover
TV viewers in Northern Ireland will be able to watch TG4 and RTÉ One and Two on Freeview following digital TV switchover.
A new framework which will allow local television services to be created across the UK is published today
Jeremy Hunt announces structure to create thriving local TV.
Extra channels available following digital switchover.
New joint venture will ensure viewers can continue to enjoy Freeview when 4G services are introduced.
The TV switchover hits a milestone today with more than half of UK homes having completed the move to digital-only TV.
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