YouTube Dominates UK Online Viewing with 51 Minutes Daily Screen Time, Reshaping Britain's Media Landscape

Dec 10, 2025 03:25 pm CST

According to Ofcom's latest report, Britons now spend an average of 51 minutes daily watching YouTube, as tech giants Alphabet and Meta capture over half of all online time in the UK. This shift in media consumption is transforming Britain's broadcasting landscape, with traditional TV networks losing ground while digital platforms dominate the £60 billion advertising market.