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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dominic McGrath

New online reform regulatory system could cost nearly £170m, Ofcom estimates

PA Wire

Preparing and introducing the Government’s new online safety regulatory reforms could cost nearly £170 million, Ofcom has said.

The telecommunications and broadcasting watchdog, which will get new regulatory powers under the Online Safety Bill, has said it will require hundreds of new staff to fulfil the role.

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