Proposals to keep 'crown jewel' sports free on streaming services (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK government is proposing new legislation to ensure major sporting events remain free on streaming services, expanding protections from 1996 rules that no longer cover on-demand content.

• Government proposes new legislation to keep major sporting events like World Cup free on streaming services for UK viewers.
• Current 1996 legislation does not cover on-demand streaming rights, which can be sold to services like Netflix.
• Public service broadcasters will have to offer streaming rights for listed events, ensuring free access for viewers.