UK

From political interference to funding cuts, many independent public media organisations are facing both new and ongoing threats. Here we reflect on some of these challenges, many of which have been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis.

Public broadcasters are launching funds to support producers, storytellers and other creators during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Effective public media is crucial at times of election. Trusted, impartial analysis and reporting is paramount to ensure that the public is armed with the knowledge it needs.

PMA welcomes the headline of the report of the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Communications published this week. Despite being a UK focused report, it has a worldwide resonance for public media.

Last week the UK regulator released its second annual Media Nations report revealing key trends in the broadcasting sector and providing evidence for ongoing debate about the future of public service broadcasting.

Ofcom announces measures to help public broadcasters face “unprecedented pressure” of competition from streaming services and global media giants.

The BBC announced that it will fund means-tested licence fees for some older people following government decision to stop the provision of free licences.

Our submission to an inquiry by the UK's upper house of parliament as to whether there is a future for public service broadcasting in the age of VOD.

New collaborations emerge as public broadcasters face up to challenge posed by online and OTT TV competitors.

What do children watch and how much time do they spend interacting with media? After Ofcom's Children's Media Literacy event last January, PMA spoke to some experts to shed light into children's attitudes towards media in the UK.