UK television channels will begin to show more "diverse British content" it has been confirmed. The news follows the announcement that the UK government wants broadcasting regulator Ofcom to "hold the BBC to account".
In order to reportedly help the UK's public service broadcasters thrive in the 21st century, a new white paper has been published proposing government reforms to "create [a] new golden age" for British television.
According to MyLondon, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries recently described BBC's current funding model as "completely outdated" and stated that changes needed to be made in good time before 2027, when the BBC's charter is next set to be renewed. She told The Spectator: "We are going to very soon announce that we are going to be looking very seriously about how we fund the BBC. We are ready to implement a new way of funding the BBC."
