Latest update - 25 February 2026
Today we have published an update on our progress for the Media Act.
Read our latest update.
Our work
Stronger protections for UK audiences under new content and accessibility standards for streaming services
Published: 14 May 2026
Audiences of the largest and most popular streaming services will, for the first time, be afforded stronger protections - similar to standards they know and trust from broadcast television - under Ofcom’s draft new Codes.
Consultation: Tier 1 Standards Code
Published: 14 May 2026
Part 4 of the Media Act 2024 amends the regulation for on-demand programme services (“ODPS”) under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 by creating a new regime for services called “Tier 1 Services”.
Consultation: Tier 1 Accessibility Code
Published: 14 May 2026
This consultation explains how we have developed the Tier 1 Accessibility Code and invites views on our proposed approach.
Statement: Designation of Radio Selection Services - draft report to the Secretary of State
Published: 16 October 2025
Last updated: 19 March 2026
Before deciding which services to designate, the Secretary of State must first receive a report from Ofcom setting out our recommendations. In this consultation document, we explain which RSS we propose to recommend for designation and why.
The Media Act – update on our progress
Published: 25 February 2026
The Media Act has introduced new rules, modernised many of the existing ones, and reflects significant changes in audience habits, with on-demand platforms, streamers, and connected devices now central to how people access and enjoy content.
Update on implementing the Media Act
Published: 17 October 2024
Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest updates for implementing the Media Act.
Statement: Local news and information on analogue commercial radio
Published: 1 July 2025
Last updated: 25 February 2026
We consulted between April and July 2025 on our proposals to implement the new requirements, and on the guidance we are required to publish. See this page for more information.
Consultation: Digital radio multiplex information requirements
Published: 10 September 2025
Last updated: 25 February 2026
Ofcom is consulting on proposals that multiplex operators must publish up to date ‘rate cards’ about the payments to be made by radio stations seeking carriage on the multiplex.
Consultation: Listed events - proposed variations to broadcast licences
Published: 29 January 2026
This consultation sets out Ofcom’s proposal to remove the conditions relating to listed events from television broadcast licences. It provides licensees with an opportunity to make representations on the proposed changes to their licences.
Statement: Listed events – implementing the Media Act 2024
Published: 13 June 2025
Last updated: 29 January 2026
This statement sets out our proposed decisions for defining “live coverage”, “adequate live coverage” and “adequate alternative coverage”, and for revising our Code on listed and designated events.