Why are there advertisements on podcasts accessed outside the UK?

OnΒ 1st May 2018, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ introduced advertising on podcasts delivered outside the UK.

For more information, visit theΒ Β page. You'll see the Frequently Asked Questions - Advertisements on Podcasts section on the right-hand side of the page.Β 

If you're in the UK and are incorrectly getting advertising on podcasts, visit the following page for help resolving this:Β I'm in the UK. Why am I getting advertisements on podcasts?