United Kingdom: Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations 2026
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Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations enter into force
On 1 January 2027, the Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024, enter into force. The Regulations extend the listed events regime beyond traditional broadcast television to include public ser…
Office of Communications issued Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations
On 2 July 2026, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued the Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations under the Broadcasting Act, as amended by the Media Act 2024. The Regulations extend the listed events regime beyond traditional broadcast televisio…
Office of Communications closed consultation on Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations
On 8 August 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) closed its public consultation on the draft Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations, opened on 13 June 2025. The consultation sought views on the definitions needed to implement the Media Act 2024'…
Office of Communications opened consultation on Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations
On 13 June 2025, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) opened a public consultation on the draft Listed Events (Coverage) Regulations until 8 August 2025. The draft regulations define terms used in the listed events regime, which ensures that certain…