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Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV
The government's response to a European Commission consultation on the review of the EU Satellite and Cable Directive.
Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. Ofcom works with the Department for Science,...
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Culture Secretary promises to remove “Sword of Damocles” anti-free press laws as she opens Second Reading of the Media Bill
This white paper sets out the government’s vision for the broadcasting sector, and the steps we are taking to support our system of public service broadcasting.
The Intellectual Property Office is inviting comments on transitional arrangements following the repeal of Section 73 (cable retransmission).
You need a TV Licence to watch or record programmes on a TV, computer or other device as they're broadcast, and to watch on-demand BBC programmes on iPlayer
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Government published independent review which looked at the current sanctions in place for failure to hold a TV licence
Speech by Ed Vaizey.
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