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Is X Replacing Traditional News Apps in the UK? Elon Musk Thinks So

Elon Musk has described X as the go-to platform for real-time news, citing recent app rankings and growing engagement.

International Business Times UK

Broadband and Mobile Price Rises: How Ofcom's Pounds and Pence Rule Changed What UK Homes Pay in 2026

The impact of the 2026 broadband price increase, Ofcom's new regulations, and how to find out when you can cancel your contract without a fee.

International Business Times UK

Five key things we learned about BBC and Scottish media from new watchdog report

THE BBC has cut the amount it spends on original Scottish programming by more than 10 per cent, according to a new report from the UK’s media…

The National (Scotland)

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Streaming giant overtakes BBC as UK viewers’ first choice for TV

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The Independent UK

Adolescence or The Traitors? Netflix neck-and-neck with BBC as British viewers’ go-to

Amid slowing streaming market, Netflix still produces hits that help make it default service for quarter of Britons

The Guardian - UK

BBC dethroned by major streaming platform as viewers ditch traditional broadcasters

Ofcom said the figures underlined the ‘growing challenges’ faced by traditional broadcasters from global streaming platforms and online video services

The Independent UK

Viewers now as likely to turn to Netflix as the BBC when deciding what to watch

Netflix is now the first choice for 26% of viewers when looking for something to watch – with the BBC at 25%, according to an Ofcom report.

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The Commonwealth Games is not on BBC. Here's why Westminster is to blame.

UK MINISTERS are being urged to ensure the Commonwealth Games is protected on free-to-air TV following criticism over the event only being broadcast…

The National (Scotland)

Ofcom proposes blocking Openreach new customer deal over competition concerns

The telecoms watchdog said it provisionally found Openreach’s new customer offer was

Evening Standard

BT’s Openreach new customer deal could be blocked over ‘not fair and reasonable’ concerns

Openreach said it was ‘disappointed’ at Ofcom’s proposed action to intervene

The Independent UK

Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third

Average 25% increase for letters such as marketing, bills and medical appointment notices from 5 October

The Guardian - UK

ITV apologises after Ofcom rules ‘clear breach’ for airing unedited sweary clip of Gordon Ramsay

Subtitles showed Ramsay swearing in an early morning episode of ‘Food Stars USA’

The Independent UK

Ed Balls snaps at Reform MP overheard calling their GMB interview 'waste of time'

ITV reportedly faced ‘mounting pressure’ to fire Balls earlier this week after a slew of controversies

Evening Standard

Lawmakers say they’re protecting kids—but their age checks are quietly building an ID requirement for the entire internet

"It's not just about verifying the age of kids," said Cato's David Inserra. "To verify the age of kids, you have to verify the age of everyone."

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TechRadar

Ofcom promises 'faster Wi-Fi and better mobile performance' in the UK thanks to pioneering 6GHz plan that uses 'air traffic control' wizardry for Wi-Fi and 6G

Ofcom's moving forward with its 6GHz plan that works like air traffic control for wireless signals.

The Independent UK

Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK

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Evening Standard

Ofcom launches investigation into Married At First Sight UK

The media regulator has said it is investigating an unspecified complaint against the reality TV show.

The Independent UK

Ofcom to investigate Married at First Sight UK after ‘fairness and privacy’ complaint

Hit reality series was rocked by scandal earlier this year when a ‘Panorama’ report revealed allegations of rape by former participants

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

GB News will not be investigated over ‘no riot in Belfast’ claim

Media regulator will not take action despite receiving 446 complaints about comments by Bev Turner

The Economic Times

UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures

Britain's media regulator has launched an investigation into TikTok. Ofcom will assess TikTok's child protection measures and content filtering systems. This follows a government ban on social media for users under sixteen. TikTok denies any breaches and states it meets its obligations. The regulator has not yet reached any conclusions…

The Independent UK

GB News receives record 9,000 Ofcom complaints over Pride segment

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The Independent UK

GB News breaks its own Ofcom complaints record after Drag Race UK star leads campaign

Right-wing broadcaster faced extensive backlash after a guest was heard linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia

The Independent UK

UK’s online safety watchdog investigates TikTok’s ‘age inference’ system

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The Independent UK

TikTok under Ofcom investigation over child safety concerns

Regulator Ofcom has questioned whether these checks are good enough

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