This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the contribution of broadcast media to the UK economy.
Debate on 28 November: Broadcast Media (412KB PDF)
This Library Note provides background reading for the debate on the contribution of broadcast media to the UK economy. This Note reviews the impact of broadcasting media on the UK economy, focussing on both commercial and public sector broadcasting in television and radio. The Note begins by examining the impact of the BBC, one of the largest providers of broadcast media in the UK. It then examines a range of commercial suppliers of both television and radio services.
Debate on 28 November: Broadcast Media (412KB PDF)
The second reading of the Sporting Events Bill [HL] is due to take place in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026. The bill would establish a common legislative framework that could be applied to major sporting events in the UK. It would cover ticket touting, advertising and trading, unauthorised association and transport.
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Since 2010, various sources have reported that funding for the arts has decreased creating challenges for organisations and individuals in the sector. This briefing examines how the arts are currently funded, what challenges the sector faces and what recent action the government has taken in this area. It also provides an overview of a recent independent review of the Arts Council England.
This briefing explores what announcements the government could make in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026 about culture, media and sport.
