BBC joins other broadcasters to demand fairer YouTube terms

The BBC and Britain's other public service broadcasters have united to demand new regulations to force platforms such as YouTube to give them a fairer deal and more prominence, saying that failing to do so will fan the flames of misinformation.

- Michael Savage Media editor

Public service broadcasters (PSBs) are facing huge pressures as increasing numbers of viewers turn to digital platforms. Bosses say PSBs need to be protected to safeguard the "shared social fabric of the UK".

The communications regulator, Ofcom, has signalled that it is ready to act to hand broadcasters a stronger hand against YouTube, which has rapidly become an all-conquering force in the media world.