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March 18, 2022 Top Stories

Ofcom Revokes RT’s Broadcast License in the U.K.

March 18, 2022

With immediate effect, Ofcom has revoked RT’s U.K. broadcast license amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

August 5, 2021 Analysis, Top Stories

U.K. Streaming Usage Surges

August 5, 2021

Britons spent a third of their time watching TV and online video in 2020 amid Covid-19 lockdowns, according to new Ofcom data, driven in part by streaming usage gains.

December 8, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

Ofcom: “Radical Shakeup” Needed for U.K. Broadcasting

December 8, 2020

British media regulator Ofcom has warned that traditional U.K. broadcasting is unlikely to survive without a radical overhaul of regulations and an increased focus on transforming to meet the needs of the digital age.

August 6, 2020 Analysis, Top Stories

Ofcom Details Viewing Surge During Lockdown

August 6, 2020

People in the U.K. were spending an average of six hours and 25 minutes each day watching TV and online video content during lockdown measures in April, a total of almost 45 hours a week, according to Ofcom.

October 24, 2019 Top Stories

Ofcom: BBC Needs “Significant Further Steps” to Engage Young People

October 24, 2019

As part of Ofcom’s annual report on the BBC, the U.K. media regulator has warned the broadcaster that it needs to make more efforts to regain younger audiences.

August 7, 2019 Analysis, Top Stories

Ofcom: Half of U.K. Homes Have Streaming Subscriptions

August 7, 2019

Ofcom's Media Nations report reveals that about half of U.K. homes subscribe to streaming services, while traditional television still dominates viewing time.

June 12, 2019 Top Stories

BBC Gains Provisional Approval for Extended iPlayer Catch-Up Window

June 12, 2019

Ofcom has given the BBC provisional approval to extend the iPlayer catch-up window from 30 days after linear broadcast to 12 months.

June 7, 2019 Top Stories

Ofcom Chief Executive Sharon White to Step Down

June 7, 2019

Sharon White is stepping down from her responsibilities as chief executive of Ofcom to take on a role as chairman of The John Lewis Partnership.

October 25, 2018 Top Stories

Ofcom Urges Greater Risk-Taking, Transparency at BBC

October 25, 2018

Delivering its first annual report on the BBC's performance, Ofcom says the pubcaster is "generally delivering its remit for audiences," but needs greater transparency, more risk-taking and an increased emphasis on attracting young audiences.

July 18, 2018 Analysis, Top Stories

Ofcom: Streaming Subs Overtake Pay TV in the U.K.

July 18, 2018

The number of U.K. subscriptions to television streaming services has overtaken those to traditional pay TV for the first time, according to new research from Ofcom.

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Ofcom Revokes RT’s Broadcast License in the U.K.

U.K. Streaming Usage Surges

Ofcom: “Radical Shakeup” Needed for U.K. Broadcasting

Ofcom Details Viewing Surge During Lockdown

Ofcom: BBC Needs “Significant Further Steps” to Engage Young People

Ofcom: Half of U.K. Homes Have Streaming Subscriptions

BBC Gains Provisional Approval for Extended iPlayer Catch-Up Window

Ofcom Chief Executive Sharon White to Step Down

Ofcom Urges Greater Risk-Taking, Transparency at BBC

Ofcom: Streaming Subs Overtake Pay TV in the U.K.

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