The
regulator Ofcom had warned that RT producer TV Novosti could
lose its right to broadcast in Britain if it failed its "fit and
proper" test.
"Until recently, TV Novosti's overall compliance record has not
been materially out of line with other broadcasters," Ofcom said
on Wednesday.
"However, since the events in Salisbury, we have observed a
significant increase in the number of programs on the RT service
that warrant investigation as potential breaches of the Ofcom
Broadcasting Code."
The outcome of the investigations and the future conduct of the
licensee would inform its fit and proper assessment, it said.
Russia's foreign ministry has warned British media will be
expelled if Britain shuts down RT, short for Russia Today.
Britain has said Russia was behind the attack that left ex-spy
Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in a critical condition in
hospital. Russia has denied involvement in the poisoning.
RT did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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