Government announces proposals for the Data Reform Bill
The Government has recently published its response to its ‘Data: A New Direction’ consultation, which the PPA responded to with input from data protection experts in our member businesses.
Ofcom publishes statement on its regulation of the BBC
Following the Government’s announcement that its BBC Mid-Term Charter Review will encompass the Corporation’s market impact on UK content makers, regulator Ofcom has published a statement on its regulation of the Corporation.
Press Gazette highlights ‘glaring omission’ in Online Safety Bill
Journalism trade title Press Gazette has highlighted a ‘glaring omission’ in the Online Safety Bill affecting PPA members.
PPA-backed amendment to landmark Bill debated in Westminster
An amendment to the Online Safety Bill that would protect specialist media publishers was debated in the Public Bill Committee scrutinising the Bill on Tuesday (June 14).
PPA response cited in final CMA report on Mobile Ecosystems
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its Final Report following an extensive Market Study into Mobile Ecosystems.
Senior MP tables amendment to Online Safety Bill to protect specialist media publishers
SNP Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport John Nicolson MP has tabled an amendment to the Online Safety Bill that would protect specialist media publishers.
Senior Conservative MP raises the need for protections for specialist media in House of Commons
In the House of Commons, John Whittingdale MP asked Government ministers if enhanced for ‘recognised news publishers’ in the Online Safety Bill will be extended to specialist media titles.
CMA launches investigation into Google over potential abuse of dominance in ad tech, citing impact on publishers
The CMA is investigating whether Google has broken the law by restricting competition in the digital advertising technology market.
Government launches BBC Mid-Term Charter Review: competition and market impact on commercial content makers in focus
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has produced its Terms of Reference for the Mid-Term Review of the BBC’s Royal Charter.
Government delays HFSS online advertising restrictions
The Government has announced that it will delay planned advertising restrictions on foods high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS). Restrictions banning paid-for HFSS adverts online, which were originally stated to come into force in January 2023, will now be introduced from the start of 2024.
Queen’s Speech 2022: Draft Bill to give the Digital Markets Unit statutory powers announced
On Tuesday, the Government set out plans to publish draft legislation which will give the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) the powers it needs to rebalance relationships between platforms and publishers.
Government announced it will bring forward Digital Markets Unit legislation
The Government on Friday announced that it will bring forward legislation to put the Digital Markets Unit (DMU) on a statutory footing, as it responded to it most recent consultation on the new pro-competition regime for digital markets. The PPA and over 100 other organisations submitted evidence to the consultation, including several other media trade bodies and businesses.
DCMS Committee Publishes Responses to Local Journalism Inquiry
The DCMS parliamentary committee has published responses submitted to its inquiry into the sustainability of local journalism. The PPA’s submission can be found here.
Government sets out new rules for subscription contracts following consultation
The Government has responded to the evidence submitted to its consultation on Reforming Competition and Consumer Policy, including the consumer rights proposals concerning subscription contracts.
MP highlights Royal Mail threat to subscriptions businesses in parliamentary debate
Helen Hayes MP has highlighted the cost to specialist media publishers of Royal Mail failing to deliver on its Quality of Service at a parliamentary debate in Westminster Hall on April 19.
Senior MP calls for specialist publications to be protected in Online Safety Bill debate
John Whittingdale MP has called on Government to include specialist publications in the enhanced protections for ‘recognised news publishers’ in the Online Safety Bill.
