Government confirms broadcast genre regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and others

Government confirms broadcast genre regulation for Netflix, Disney+ and others

The UK’s biggest video-on-demand services will have to follow the same rules on content and access as traditional broadcasters under new legislation being implemented. Streaming giants also include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, and catch-up services such as ITV X and Channel 4 are being brought under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. This means they have to…

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The battle for wind farms: can ‘blockers’ defeat the government? | Science, climate and technology news

The battle for wind farms: can ‘blockers’ defeat the government? | Science, climate and technology news

“An ineffective form of renewable energy…carpet-bombing the countryside…irreversible damage.” These are loud, angry and organised campaigners against onshore wind in Wales. Dozens of new projects are set to break ground on the hills of Cymru as the government races to meet its clean energy targets. It says it is ready to take on “disruptors” to…

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Trump directs US government to release files on ‘alien and extraterrestrial life’. American news

Trump directs US government to release files on ‘alien and extraterrestrial life’. American news

Donald Trump has said he will direct the Pentagon and other US agencies to release “government files relating to alien and extraterrestrial life”. In a post on Truth Social, the US president claimed that his decision was “based on the tremendous interest shown” and described the case as “extremely interesting and important”. He wrote, “Based on…

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UK Foreign Office sentiment is “disappointed, even rebellious” as a result of government programme cuts | World News

UK Foreign Office sentiment is “disappointed, even rebellious” as a result of government programme cuts | World News

Take a positive, close look at the world and what do you see? This certainly seems unexpected. Old friends are unreliable, and the rules no longer apply. For many, the global neighbourhood is clearly becoming scary. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to the head of Britain’s intelligence agency, MI6. “The front line…

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The budget for 2026–2027 sets a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore as the government strikes a balance between fiscal restraint and growth: FM Sitharaman

The budget for 2026–2027 sets a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore as the government strikes a balance between fiscal restraint and growth: FM Sitharaman

Responding to the discussion on the budget in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underlined the government’s strategy to maintain high capital expenditure along with fiscal consolidation, saying the total expenditure in the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 has been pegged at Rs 53.47 lakh crore. The revised estimate for the current…

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8th Pay Commission Update: Website Live, Inputs Invited; Top points government employees should not forget

8th Pay Commission Update: Website Live, Inputs Invited; Top points government employees should not forget

The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) has launched its official website and started seeking structured feedback from stakeholders, an important step in the process of reviewing pay, pensions and allowances for central government employees and pensioners. According to a statement posted on the official website of the commission, the inputs are being collected through a…

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