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Re:One App – Two Worlds: This Is TikTok in Russia and Ukraine by SecondChildSev on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @07:50AM (#30917804)
The BBC isn't allowed to run ads either. They are also generally can't recommend products without talking about alternatives. Always amusing on kids arts/crafts shows when they name a brand and then have to state other products that are available.

They can display adverts under certain circumstances though. Public billboards aren't censored in news reports, and adverts on the sidelines/stands of sporting events (like football) can still be seen.

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Re:One App – Two Worlds: This Is TikTok in Russia and Ukraine by James-Livesey on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @08:09AM (#30917966)
It's only a requirement for content served inside the UK though; international content (such as BBC.com) is allowed to (and sometimes does) show ads because it's technically not covered by the licensing agreement for the UK.
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Re:One App – Two Worlds: This Is TikTok in Russia and Ukraine by Eduard on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @12:11PM (#30920828)
Browsing bbc.co.uk, e.g. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-60947877 , from outside of UK, half the page estate is dedicated advertisement.
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Re:One App – Two Worlds: This Is TikTok in Russia and Ukraine by KSPAtlas on Tuesday April 05, 2022 @01:30PM (#30922049)
Not here
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