The UK plans to update the Media Act 2024 to bring streaming platforms with 500K+ users under "enhanced" Ofcom regulation, giving it power to investigate them (K.J. Yossman/Variety)

The UK plans to update the Media Act 2024, bringing streaming platforms with over 500,000 users under enhanced Ofcom regulation. This will give Ofcom the power to investigate these platforms. Enhanced regulation will apply to large streaming services.