UK to regulate Netflix and other streamers in line with broadcasters

Britain said on Tuesday Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and other streamers would be required to follow the same rules on content and accessibility ‌as traditional ⁠broadcasters ⁠like the BBC.

Two-thirds of households subscribe to at least one major streamer, with 85% of people using an on-demand service each month, compared to 67% who watch live ⁠TV, the ‌government said.

Bringing the services into the scope of ⁠regulator Ofcom’s broadcasting code would protect audiences from harmful content, and ensure the provision of accessibility services like subtitles, it said.