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2010 Election Special: Impact Scenarios for Telecoms & Media Regulation in the UK

2010 Election Special: Impact Scenarios for Telecoms & Media Regulation in the UK

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Market Study
Published: July 2010
Pages: 11
Tables: For full details, please email emmap@cmsinfo.com
From: GBP 934.38  Buy Now!
Research from: Datamonitor
Sector: Broadband & Fixed

Introduction

The outcome of the General Election on 6 May 2010 will have a direct bearing on the future evolution of the Uk media telecommunications industry.

Scope

*This report analyses the impact of the 2010 Election on the key stakeholders in the UK broadcast and telecoms industry under a range of outcomes

*Companies analyzed include BT the BBC, Channel 4, Five, ITV, BSKyB and local media groups including those competing for IFNC contracts

Highlights

A Conseravative government will present a new Communication Bill to parliament within 24 months of taking office

The Digital Economy Bill is likely to continue on its current legislative trajectory, with the exception that a coalition becomes unworkable and a second election is called later in 2010

Commercial broadcasters and Channel 4 are likely to benefit from a Conservative victory. The BBC would see pressure in any outcome but will be hit the hardest by a Conservative victory.

Reasons to Purchase

*Understand the impact of Conservative media and telecoms policy on the UK commercial landscape

*Understand how Conservative media policy is likely to influence M&A activity and extend the scope of existing of existing media groups

*Understand how the future roles of the different regulatory bodies will evolve including Ofcom, BIS (the former DTI) and the DCMS

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