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Culture, Media and Sport Committee had recommended a levy on streamers like Netflix and Disney+ to fund British content, citing a potential £50 million annual boost, but ministers conclude it is unnecessary given current market health.

Percy & Warren’s Industry Survey reveals strong backing for regulatory measures to support the UK’s broadcasting sector, with 80.3% of respondents endorsing the government’s proposed streaming levy and 83.6% believing that now is the right time for its implementation. A significant 75.4% expressed concern that public service broadcasters (PSBs) will not survive without financial intervention.