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Ofcom issues new guidance around politicians presenting news

The broadcasting regulator announced on Monday that its new guidance would come into force with immediate effect.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Bereaved families call for inquiry into UK failure to act on pro-suicide forum

Report found coroners raised concerns over suicide forums at least 65 times to three government departments since 2019

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025

Virgin Media O2 will roll out mmWave tech that allows it to transmit a record-breaking 4Gbps to a single device - and it will come to the busiest places in the UK

Virgin Media O2 acquires high-frequency mmWave spectrum to deliver 4Gbps speeds in dense UK locations.

TechRadar · Oct 19, 2025

BBC sanctioned for Gaza documentary over failure to disclose narrator link to Hamas

The BBC will be ordered to broadcast Ofcom’s findings due to the serious breach of the broadcasting code

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Chinese broadcaster failed to pay Ofcom £300,000 for rule breaches, court told

Star China Media Ltd previously ran an English-language news channel named China Global Television Network but was stripped of its licence in 2021.

Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025

Vodafone outage – can you get compensation and what caused it? Here's what experts say

Vodafone went down this week in a massive disruption for its broadband and mobile customers. We asked experts for guidance on compensation and what might have caused the meltdown.

TechRadar · Oct 16, 2025

What Does New Study Say About GB News Fans' Mistaken Views on UK Migration?

Explore Cardiff University's study revealing that 84% of GB News viewers wrongly believe UK net migration is rising. Compare findings across broadcasters, examine the impact on impartiality, and uncover how media shapes public understanding of migration.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16, 2025

GB News viewers more likely to wrongly believe net migration to UK rising, study finds

Research also finds majority of people are against letting politicians front current affairs programmes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Royal Mail fined £21m by Ofcom for missing delivery targets

Communications regulator finds ‘millions of important letters are arriving late’ and ‘persistent failures’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025

Royal Mail fined after ‘unacceptable’ delivery delays

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The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025