06/08/2026
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A group of 18 media organisations is urging the government to reject proposals that would allow the BBC to introduce advertising on its podcasts and audio content in the UK for the first time. The coalition, which includes broadcasters, audio producers and news publishers, has written to Lisa Nandy (https://www.radiocentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/FINAL-Industry-letter-re-BBC-advertising-on-third-party-platforms-August-2026.pdf), Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, warning of negative consequences for commercial audio businesses and audiences if the plan goes ahead.