United Kingdom: Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026
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Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026 enter into force
On 1 July 2026, the Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations entered into force, designating 15 services as regulated television selection services subject to prominence requirements. The regulations were issued under sections 362AF(1…
Secretary of State issued Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations
On 15 May 2026, the Secretary of State issued the Television Selection Services (Designation) Regulations 2026, designating 15 services as regulated television selection services in connection with prominence on television selection services. The re…
Office of Communications released final report to Secretary of State on designation of television selection services
On 16 December 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) published its final report recommending the designation of 15 connected TV platforms as regulated television selection services under the Media Act 2024. The recommendation followed a consult…
Office of Communications closed consultation on designation of television selection services
On 16 September 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its consultation on its draft report to the Secretary of State on the designation of television selection services, which it had opened on 22 July 2025. The consultation concerned Ofc…
Office of Communications opened consultation on the designation of television selection services
On 22 July 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a consultation on its draft report to the Secretary of State on the designation of television selection services until 16 September 2025. The draft policy sets out Ofcom's proposed recomme…