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Channel 4 Ownership Review

The government is reviewing Channel 4's ownership and regulatory status, with proposals for privatisation and potential relocation under the Channel 4 (Privatisation) Bill and Channel 4 (Relocation) Bill. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport is leading this review, which involves updates to TV and video-on-demand service regulation and consultation on local TV licensing arrangements. The issue remains active with ongoing parliamentary scrutiny and stakeholder engagement.

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18 Jul 2022 | Decision Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport linked

Decision rationale and sale impact analysis for a change of ownership of Channel 4

In response to: Consultation on a change of ownership of Channel 4 Television Corporation

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