The European Commission has announced a series of measures to compensate for ongoing shortages in semi-conductors.
Danish ‘Netflix tax’ to fund local production
Denmark is planning to introduce a so-called ‘Netflix tax’ of up to 5% of turnover to fund local film and television productions.
DCMS committee chair criticises Ofcom chair delay
The chair of the DCMS committee has criticised the latest extension to the deadline for applications for the new chair of Ofcom.
Channel 4 subtitle problems to face investigation
The lengthy disruption to access services on Channel 4 is to be investigated by the regulator Ofcom.
Celene Craig is new chief executive of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has announced Celene Craig as its new chief executive.
Italy considers speed test on DAZN streaming
Italian media regulator Agcom could be about to require streaming platforms, including DAZN, to measure the quality of users’ internet connections.
Openreach chairman leading Ofcom race
The chairman of Openreach, Mike McTighe, has emerged as the leading contender to head Ofcom.
New delay for South Africa spectrum release
Telkom has applied to the High Court for a review of the Independent Communications Authority’s invitation to pre-qualify bidders for a new tranche of spectrum.
German court paves way for regional advertising on national TV
The Stuttgart Regional Court has decided that regional advertising on national German TV channels is legally possible.
Roku denies ITC ban will disrupt imports
Roku says it’s business as usual, despite the US International Trade Commission placing a sales ban on many of its products in the ongoing patent dispute with UEI.