6 July
15 July
21 October
30 May
31 August
28 April
8 December
5 November
The Government announces the set-up of a Public Service Broadcasting Advisory Panel to advise on the future of Public Service Broadcasting/Media, including key policy issues such as the modernisation and sustainability of the PSB system. It will consist of up to 10 panel members who will meet 6 times a year.
After delays arising from Covid, the Government publishes its review of the digital radio and audio industry, identifying several potential opportunities for Government support.
The Government launches a consultation on the potential privatisation of Channel 4.
The consultation closes on 14 September 2021.
In the wake of its “Small Screen: Big Debate” consultation, Ofcom publishes its recommendations to the Government on the future of public service media.
The Government launches a consultation on audience protection standards on VOD services, to assess the disparity between traditional audience protections on linear TV, compared to the newer VOD services. The consultation closes on 26 October 2021.
The Government publishes a White Paper setting out its vision for the broadcasting sector, together with its response to its consultation regarding audience protection standards.
CMS publishes a LawNow entitled “Broadcasting White Paper: the Government’s vision for a “New Golden Age”.
The Government publishes its response to its consultation regarding the privatisation of Channel 4.
The Government publishes its response to its consultation regarding the privatisation of Channel 4.
CMS publish a LawNow entitled “Broadcasting White Paper: the Government’s vision for a “New Golden Age”.
The Government publishes a White Paper setting out its vision for the broadcasting sector, together with its response to its consultation regarding audience protection standards.
The Government launches a consultation on audience protection standards on VOD services, to assess the disparity between traditional audience protections on linear TV, compared to the newer VOD services. The consultation closes on 26 October 2021.
In the wake of its “Small Screen: Big Debate” consultation, Ofcom publishes its recommendations to the Government on the future of public service media.
The Government launches a consultation on the potential privatisation of Channel 4. The consultation closes on 14 September 2021.
The Government announces the set-up of a Public Service Broadcasting Advisory Panel to advise on the future of Public Service Broadcasting/Media, including key policy issues such as the modernisation and sustainability of the PSB system. It will consist of up to 10 panel members who will meet 6 times a year.
After delays arising from Covid, the Government publishes its review of the digital radio and audio industry, identifying several potential opportunities for Government support.
21 October
10 November
6 July
15 July
31 August
28 April
18 July
30 May
2022
2021
2020
2021
2021
21 October
10 November
6 July
15 July
31 August
28 April
30 May
18 July
18 July
10 November
Following an extensive programme of research and analysis on the future of public service media, Ofcom shares its findings and launches the three-month “Small Screen: Big Debate” consultation.
8 December
5 January
2023
5 November
5 November
18 July
30 May
The Government announces that Channel 4 will not be sold.
5 January
5 November
18 July
30 May
28 April
28 February
Government expected to shelve sale of Channel 4.
5 November
The Government published its response to its consultation regarding the privatisation of Channel 4.
18 July
CMS published a LawNow entitled “Broadcasting white paper: the Government’s vision for a “New Golden Age”.
30 May
The Government published a White Paper setting out its vision for the broadcasting sector, together with its response to its consultation regarding the audience protection standards.
28-29 April
The House of Commons library publishes a new briefing note setting out the policy background to the forthcoming Media Bill.
28 February
2022
8 December
10 November
Following an extensive programme of research and analysis on the future of public service media, Ofcom shares its findings and launches the three-month “Small Screen: Big Debate” consultation.
8 December
15 November
The Government launches the "Listed Events: Digital Rights Review", to assess whether free-to-air listed events should be reformed so that PSB’s are guaranteed rights to broadcast certain events of national importance on their digital platforms rather than just on traditional TV.
15 November
28 April
15 November
The Government launches the "Listed Events: Digital Rights Review", to assess whether free-to-air listed events should be reformed so that PSB’s are guaranteed rights to broadcast certain events of national importance on their digital platforms rather than just on traditional TV.
28 February
The House of Commons library publishes a new briefing note setting out the policy background to the forthcoming Media Bill.
28 February
5 January
The Government announces that Channel 4 will not be sold.
5 January
29 March
11 months after releasing the White Paper, the Government publishes the Draft Media Bill!
29 March
29 March
11 months after releasing the White Paper, the Government publishes the Draft Media Bill!
29 March
6 June
19 April
The DCMS Select Committee publishes written evidence submitted by industry stakeholders on the draft Bill.
26 May
The DCMS Select Committee begins the consultation period on the draft Bill, inviting comments from industry stakeholders.
19 April
2023
26 May
19 April
The DCMS Select Committee begins the consultation period on the draft Bill, inviting comments from industry stakeholders.
19 April
26 May
The DCMS Select Committee publishes written evidence submitted by industry stakeholders on the draft Bill.
26 May
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from executives at ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5
6 June
20 June
6 June
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from executives at ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5
6 June
20 June
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from the BBC, S4C, MG Alba, Radiocentre and UK Community Radio Network
20 June
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from the BBC, S4C, MG Alba, Radiocentre and UK Community Radio Network
20 June
5 November
5 November
30 May
20 June
4 July
27 June
29 June
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
The Government releases its Impact Assessments of the draft Media Bill.
29 June
DCMS Select Committee questions Amazon, Netflix, Sky and Google
27 June
2023
27 June
DCMS Select Committee questions Amazon, Netflix, Sky and Google
27 June
29 June
4 July
The Government releases its Impact Assessments of the draft Media Bill.
29 June
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
22 September
26 July
The Gambling Commission publishes its first tranche of consultations (financial risk checks; remote games design; direct marketing; age verification)
26 July
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
26 July
22 September
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
The Government publishes its first tranche of consultations (online slots stake limits; land-based measures)
26 July
21 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
21 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
5 November
5 November
30 May
20 June
26 July
22 September
21 July
4 July
8 November
7 November
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
The Gambling Commission publishes its first tranche of consultations (financial risk checks; remote games design; direct marketing; age verification)
26 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
The updated Media Bill is introduced to the House of Commons by the Government.
8 November
King’s Speech announces Media Bill will be on Government’s parliamentary agenda
7 November
2023
5 November
18 July
30 May
28 April
Government expected to shelve sale of Channel 4.
5 November
The Government published its response to its consultation regarding the privatisation of Channel 4.
18 July
CMS published a LawNow entitled “Broadcasting white paper: the Government’s vision for a “New Golden Age”.
30 May
The Government published a White Paper setting out its vision for the broadcasting sector, together with its response to its consultation regarding the audience protection standards.
28-29 April
26 July
22 September
21 July
4 July
29 June
27 June
20 June
7 November
8 November
29 March
19 April
26 May
6 June
King’s Speech announces Media Bill will be on Government’s parliamentary agenda.
7 November
The updated Media Bill is introduced to the House of Commons by the Government.
8 November
11 months after releasing the White Paper, the Government publishes the Draft Media Bill!
29 March
The DCMS Select Committee begins the consultation period on the draft Bill, inviting comments from industry stakeholders.
19 April
The DCMS Select Committee publishes written evidence submitted by industry stakeholders on the draft Bill.
26 May
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from executives at ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5
6 June
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from the BBC, S4C, MG Alba, Radiocentre and UK Community Radio Network
20 June
DCMS Select Committee questions Amazon, Netflix, Sky and Google
27 June
The Government releases its Impact Assessments of the draft Media Bill.
29 June
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
The Government publishes its first tranche of consultations (online slots stake limits; land-based measures)
26 July
2023
5 November
5 November
30 May
20 June
26 July
22 September
21 July
4 July
28 February
31 January
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
The Gambling Commission publishes its first tranche of consultations (financial risk checks; remote games design; direct marketing; age verification)
26 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
28 February
After three readings in the House of Commons and review by the Public Bill Committee, the updated Media Bill is introduced to the House of Lords.
31 January
2024
The Media Bill completes its second reading in the House of Lords and enters the Committee Stage.
5 November
18 July
30 May
28 April
Government expected to shelve sale of Channel 4.
5 November
The Government published its response to its consultation regarding the privatisation of Channel 4.
18 July
CMS published a LawNow entitled “Broadcasting white paper: the Government’s vision for a “New Golden Age”.
30 May
The Government published a White Paper setting out its vision for the broadcasting sector, together with its response to its consultation regarding the audience protection standards.
28-29 April
26 July
22 September
21 July
4 July
29 June
27 June
20 June
29 March
19 April
26 May
6 June
28 February
31 January
The Government publishes its first tranche of consultations (online slots stake limits; land-based measures)
26 July
11 months after releasing the White Paper, the Government publishes the Draft Media Bill!
29 March
The DCMS Select Committee begins the consultation period on the draft Bill, inviting comments from industry stakeholders.
19 April
The DCMS Select Committee publishes written evidence submitted by industry stakeholders on the draft Bill.
26 May
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from executives at ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5
6 June
DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from the BBC, S4C, MG Alba, Radiocentre and UK Community Radio Network
20 June
DCMS Select Committee questions Amazon, Netflix, Sky and Google
27 June
The Government releases its Impact Assessments of the draft Media Bill.
29 June
The DCMS Select Committee hears oral evidence from Ofcom, Voice of the Listener and Viewer, and representatives of the DCMS.
4 July
The DCMS Select Committee publishes its report on the draft Media Bill’s measures for UK radio.
21 July
On 22 September 2023, the DCMS Select Committee published its final report on the draft Media Bill.
22 September
The Media Bill completes its second reading in the House of Lords and enters the Committee Stage.
28 February
After three readings in the House of Commons and review by the Public Bill Committee, the updated Media Bill is introduced to the House of Lords.
31 January
2023
24 May
The Media Bill is given Royal Assent and officially becomes the Media Act 2024.
24 May
24 May
The Media Bill is given Royal Assent and officially becomes the Media Act 2024.
24 May