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    New Government reforms could grant Ofcom action powers over BBC News articles

    by Hannah Roberts Jan 22, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The regulator Ofcom could gain enforcement action over BBC News website articles it does not believe meet relevant broadcast standards in new government reforms aimed at improving impartiality at the corporation.

    Currently, the communications regulator is only able to issue an opinion on the matter, but Government recommendations say Ofcom will be given increased oversight over the BBC’s online public services, including its news site and YouTube channel.

    The Government said its recommendations, which focus on increasing public confidence in the BBC’s impartiality and complaints

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