Entertainment · 26 February 2026
UK imposes stricter rules on Netflix, Disney+ content.
Britain is moving to place major streaming platforms under stricter oversight, bringing services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video closer to the standards long applied to traditional broadcasters. The shift hands Ofcom greater authority to act on viewer complaints and enforce rules around harmful or misleading content. As audiences continue drifting away from scheduled TV, regulators are reshaping media laws to reflect the dominance of on-demand entertainment.
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