The Latest Breaking News from Melanie Dawes

Ofcom ‘unable to take further legal action against suicide forum’

The operator of the suicide forum was fined £950,000 in May for failing to comply with duties under the Online Safety Act.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations

Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbands

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Married At First Sight allegations raise ‘really serious concerns’, says Ofcom boss

All three men deny the allegations, which were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme

The Independent UK · May 21

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) · Sep 22, 2025

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 · Jul 25, 2025

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 · Jul 13, 2025

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 · Jul 13, 2025

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 · Jul 13, 2025

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) · Jul 13, 2025

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) · Jul 12, 2025