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<p>The government is committed to sign and ratify the Withdrawal Agreement, which
will allow for the Implementation Period until December 2020. During the Implementation
Period, UK-based broadcasters will be free to broadcast to the EU with their Ofcom
licence, and the government will be given an opportunity to negotiate the details
of the future relationship between the EU and the UK.</p><p> </p><p>Broadcasting is
not excluded or carved out of the political declaration, which is typically the case
for trade agreements. Furthermore, the UK is a signatory to the Convention on Transfrontier
Television which means that films and TV programmes made or produced in the UK will
continue to have the status of European Works, which is of significant importance
for industry.</p><p> </p><p>Ultimately, the future relationship with the EU on broadcasting,
including on licensing arrangements, will depend on the exit negotiations. The UK
is committed to seek the best possible arrangement for broadcasting that will work
for UK businesses and audiences, and we will work closely with the sector to update
them on any new developments. At the same time, the government will continue to do
the responsible thing and prepare for all eventualities, including a no deal scenario.</p><p>
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