King Charles III Calls for Streamer Regulation in UK, Targets Netflix and Disney+
TL;DR
The U.K. government plans to introduce the Media Bill, which includes regulations for streaming services to follow the code of conduct set by media regulator Ofcom or face fines or restrictions. The bill aims to protect children and ensure a level playing field for traditional broadcasters. Streamers have expressed concerns about the impact on content availability, while traditional broadcasters welcome the bill. The King's Speech also mentioned plans to abolish a part of press regulation.
Topics:entertainmentgovernment-regulation#government-regulation#media-bill#ofcom#streaming-services#traditional-broadcasters#uk-government
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