https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-tiktok-compelled-to-boost-bbc-itv-content-under-uk-government-plansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-tiktok-compelled-to-boost-bbc-itv-content-under-uk-government-planshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-tiktok-compelled-to-boost-bbc-itv-content-under-uk-government-plans#u21367Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:45:33 +0000The UK government is developing a Media Bill to force video-sharing platforms to prioritize public service content. Platforms including YouTube and TikTok must make content from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Paramount-owned 5 easier to find. This effort aims to counter misinformation risks to democracy.What's confirmed:The UK government is drafting a Media Bill to require video-sharing platforms to prominently feature public service content.The legislation targets platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.The bill requires that content from the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Paramount-owned 5 be easy to d https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-tiktok-compelled-to-boost-bbc-itv-content-under-uk-government-planshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-tiktok-compelled-to-boost-bbc-itv-content-under-uk-government-plans#u15316Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:12:20 +0000The UK government is drafting legislation to require video-sharing platforms like YouTube and TikTok to give public service content more prominence. These rules would target the visibility of news from the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 in feeds and search results. Ministers are pursuing this move to combat misinformation risks they describe as existential for democracy.What's confirmed:New UK legislation will require YouTube, TikTok, and other major video-sharing platforms to prominently carry public service content.The plans target increased visibility for news from the BBC, ITV, and Channel 4.The