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Protect men and boys from manosphere influencers, Labour MPs tell Ofcom

Exclusive: Group says measures to curb harmful content will also help to tackle violence against women and girls

The Guardian - UK

Australia put an end to teenagers on social media

A case for regulation of the social media platforms themselves

The Mary Sue

Ofcom at risk of losing public trust over online harms, says Liz Kendall

Technology secretary fears digital frontier may be outpacing regulator, with AI chatbots a particular concern

The Guardian - UK

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Ed Davey calls for Elon Musk to be 'arrested after inciting violence' at London rally

LIBDEM leader Ed Davey has called for “criminal” Elon Musk to be arrested after inciting violence at a far-right rally in London last week.

The National (Scotland)

UK Starts Online Checks To Stop Children Accessing Harmful Content

New UK age verification measures to prevent children accessing harmful online content came into force on Friday, with campaigners hailing them a "milestone" in their years-long battle for stronger regulations.

International Business Times

Ofcom boss: Tech firms not given much power over how to protect children online

Ofcom’s chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes defended reforms coming into effect on July 25.

Evening Standard

Ofcom head says age checks are ‘really big moment’ for children’s online safety

Melanie Dawes says rules will protect children from harmful content but campaigners are unconvinced

The Guardian - UK

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BBC ‘needs to get a grip quicker’ after controversies such as Bob Vylan set

Ofcom chief executive Melanie Dawes said there could be a risk that the public will lose confidence in the broadcaster.

Evening Standard

BBC at ‘real risk’ of losing trust over Israel-Palestine coverage, Ofcom boss says

BBC bosses' sluggish response to failings on Israel-Palestine coverage presents a "real risk" for the broadcaster, the head of media…

The National (Scotland)

MP demands Ofcom investigation after BBC shows GB News clip of Nigel Farage

OFCOM must open an investigation into the BBC giving “undue prominence” to Nigel Farage in its news broadcasts, an MP has said ...

The National (Scotland)

‘Very ambitious’ online safety rules will protect under-18s, Ofcom boss says

Dame Melanie Dawes said the Online Safety Act would give under-18s a ‘very different experience’ online than they get currently

Evening Standard

BBC and Channel 4 must treat Scotland 'fairly', says Culture Secretary

PROGRESS must be made on ensuring that Scotland is “fairly treated” by public service broadcasters and Ofcom, the Culture Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says

Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet secretary contenders: who could be next top UK civil servant?

Ofcom chief executive Melanie Dawes and Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins could be among names in frame for key role

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The Guardian - AU

Would face scanning technology keep Australian kids off social media? The UK regulator doubts it

Warning from Britain’s online safety authority casts doubt on age verification method mentioned by Coalition in push for ban

The Guardian - UK

Jacob Rees-Mogg is just posing as a GB News anchor, but Ofcom doesn’t care if we’re confused

Thanks to the watchdog’s liberal pre-election advice, drawling condescension will pass as impartiality

The Independent UK

Bar children from suggested friend lists to prevent groomer contact, Ofcom tells social media platforms

New online safety regulator has published its first draft codes of practice around stopping illegal content spreading online

The Independent UK

Ofcom lays out first plans to enforce new online safety rules

The new online safety regulator has published its first draft codes of practice around stopping illegal content spreading online.

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The Guardian - UK

No rule to stop Tory MP interviewing minister on GB News, says Ofcom boss

Melanie Dawes says regulator will consider any complaints about Lee Anderson’s interview with Suella Braverman

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over complaints contracts hard to cancel

Media regulator also plans to name and shame telecoms firms not offering vulnerable customers cheaper deals

The National (Scotland)

'Not before time': Ofcom to conduct research on Tory MPs presenting news programmes

NEWS programmes hosted by politicians are to come under fresh scrutiny from the UK’s broadcasting regulator.

The Independent UK

ITV launches Phillip Schofield review – letter in full

Dame Carolyn McCall has written to the Culture Secretary and Ofcom about the presenter’s departure from This Morning.

The National (Scotland)

John Nicolson: Ofcom is increasingly failing to stand up for a free and fair media

ANDREW Neil was first to speak on the new channel. “We are not a rolling news channel, nor will we be providing conventional news bulletins,” he…

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigates GB News after Tory MPs interview chancellor

Watchdog to examine possible impartiality breach in show hosted by Esther McVey and Philip Davies

The National (Scotland)

Tory MPs' interview with Tory Chancellor on GB News being probed, Ofcom says

BROADCAST regulator Ofcom has confirmed it is looking into complaints of potential rule-breaking by GB News after two of its Tory MP hosts…

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