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Draft of planned revision to guidance on regulated entertainment under the Licensing Act 2003.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Consultation on test to identify culturally British video games that might be considered eligible for the new tax relief
Media Ownership & Plurality Consultation Report: Government response to the House of Lords Select Committee on Communications Report into Media Plurality
Proposals to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that certain entertainment activities in defined circumstances no longer require a licence.
Survey opens seeking views on functions and form of the BFI.
The government's new Spectrum Strategy sets out how we will meet the increasing demands for the use of spectrum over the next decade and double spectrum's contribution to the UK economy.
A progress report on Lord Smith’s recommendations for the UK film industry
A consultation on deregulation and licence requirements for community-based film exhibitions.
This final draft of the Royal Charter has followed further discussions by all 3 main political parties.
Following our review of the media and telecommunications sectors, this policy paper sets out areas for action.
Report on installation of in-vehicle digital radios.
Under action 2.6 of the Digital Radio Action Plan, the Technology and Equipment Group have developed a report on the future energy consumption of digital radio receivers.
Consultation on proposed changes
This document pulls together the government amends to the Crime and Courts Bill that relate to Leveson and press self-regulation.
A short guide giving details of the current proposals for press self-regulation, in the wake of the Leveson Report.
Draft cultural tests for high-end television programmes, animation programmes and video games.
This Royal Charter has been agreed in cross-party talks and approved by the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition.
A draft that illustrates how a Royal Charter alternative might work.
OFT Report: Completed Acquistion by Global Radio Limited by GMG Radio Holdings Limited - Report to the Culture Secretary
Consultation on test to identify culturally British high-end television that might be considered eligible for the new tax relief
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