Ofcom To Begin Regulating BBC In Major Tory Shakeup

‘Britain’s public broadcaster, the BBC, will soon come under the watchful eye of Ofcom like every other media channel in the country, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley confirmed after publishing the Beeb’s new draft charter.
With the end of the BBC Trust planned over the coming months, all regulatory responsibilities will be passed to media watchdog Ofcom, which welcomed the change saying it “will hold [the BBC] to account and help ensure it meets the expectations of audiences.”
“In particular, the framework should be effective in ensuring the BBC is distinctive as the needs and tastes of audiences change over the lifetime of the charter,” a spokesman added.’
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