Equity and diversity

TV-equality

Disabled people remain underrepresented across broadcasting workforce

Published: 28 November 2025

Disabled people remain significantly under-represented across TV and radio and data on class representation remains poor, according to Ofcom’s latest study on the make-up of the broadcasting industry workforce.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Broadcasting Workforce Survey - Interactive Data Report 2025

Published: 15 December 2023

Last updated: 28 November 2025

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Broadcasting Workforce Survey - Interactive Data Report

Report: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in broadcasting

Published: 15 December 2023

Last updated: 28 November 2025

Each year Ofcom collects data from TV and radio broadcasters on the make-up of their workforces and their approach to Equity, Diversity and inclusion. Our report sets out our findings on how the industry is doing

Overview of Ofcom's diversity in broadcasting remit

Published: 2 November 2022

Last updated: 29 July 2025

Ofcom’s role and resources

Published: 15 December 2023

Last updated: 2 May 2025

Promoting diversity and inclusion in broadcasting is a priority for Ofcom, and we are working with the industry to make progress.

Steady growth in broadcasting jobs based outside of London

Published: 4 December 2024

Almost half of employees across the UK’s broadcasting sector are now based outside of London, according to Ofcom’s latest study on the make-up of the TV and radio industry.

Inclusive Research

Published: 30 July 2024

As an evidence-based regulator, research is central to Ofcom’s work and decisions. Ofcom’s Research & Intelligence team commissions a large programme of research.

Resources on accessibility best practice

Published: 23 May 2024

This page includes links to resources that may help support broadcasters and on-demand providers in making their programmes accessible.

Overhauling our data collection – what you need to know

Published: 2 November 2022

Last updated: 5 March 2024

We have decided to change the way we collect data on the equity, diversity and inclusion of broadcasters.

What is industry doing?

Published: 4 August 2023

Last updated: 4 March 2024

This page includes links to the diversity and inclusion sections of broadcasters’ websites, along with organisations working to promote equality of opportunity in the sector.