The decision comes amid 29 ongoing investigations by Ofcom into the due impartiality of RT’s news and current affairs coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The decision coincides with Ofcom’s fourth annual report on the BBC’s performance, which assesses, among other things, its progress in reaching underserved viewers and listeners.
UK adults sought solace in screens and streaming in 2020, spending a third of their waking hours watching TV and online video content, according to Ofcom’s annual study of the nation’s media habits.
Young people in the UK are significantly more likely to keep up with news using the internet, over TV and other sources, according to Ofcom’s annual news consumption report.
Britain's media watchdog Ofcom would be allowed to rule on complaints relating to issues including bias and accuracy similar to its oversight of more traditional broadcasters if the proposal is approved.