TV bosses should dare to flout Ofcom rules, says Grange Hill creator Phil Redmond Producer says ‘courage has gone out of broadcasting’ and audiences want to see grittier issues The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024
Hollyoaks and Grange Hill creator says courage has gone out of broadcasting TV writer Sir Phil Redmond said social media is the ‘big issue’ children are facing nowadays Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024
Media Watch: BBC under fire for 'appalling' reporting Good evening and welcome to the final Media Watch of 2024. The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024
From cat litter to incontinence pads: UK shoppers on how ‘porch pirates’ got caught out Readers say doorstep theft is a ‘nightmare’, but some thieves have not got what they expected in parcels The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
How YouTube (and Skibidi Toilet) changed the Christmas toys market The shift from live TV to video platforms has made toy makers and sellers rethink products and where to sell them The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2024
The real casualty of Prince Andrew’s Christmas woes and a festive treat from Abba Plus: Harry’s royal-themed message to the little people and why no one comes close to Britain’s love of knitted flapjacks The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance The deal has been cleared on national security grounds, taking the Royal Mail a step closer to falling into foreign ownership. Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024
How parents can teach kids about digital money management over the festive holidays With one in three parents facing an unexpected bill from their child’s in-game purchases, ’tis the season to learn about digital money management. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
Ofcom reveals 2024’s most complained about TV controversies Julia Hartley-Brewer, Yvette Cooper, and Joey Essex were among a slew of figures to face Ofcom complaints The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Julia Hartley-Brewer outburst at Palestine MP tops Ofcom complaints – watch the clip JULIA Hartley-Brewer’s heated exchange with a Palestinian politician on her TalkTV show was the most complained-about TV event of the… The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024
Julia Hartley-Brewer’s row with Palestinian politician saw most Ofcom complaints The exchange came on TalkTV in January. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
The Guardian view on online safety: ministers must stand up to big tech Editorial: With a code full of holes, Ofcom has shown that it is unfit to hold the world’s biggest businesses to account The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
Who is Daniel Křetínský, the new boss of Royal Mail? The lowdown on the Czech billionaire and how the takeover will affect the British postal service The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
Social media platforms have work to do to comply with Online Safety Act, says Ofcom Regulator publishes codes of practice and warns that largest sites are not following many of its measures The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Q&A: Ofcom, the Online Safety Act, and codes of practice for social media Ofcom has published the first set of new rules to regulate social media.
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Sky News found to have breached impartiality rules over Douglas Ross interview In the interview Ross was asked about his resignation from his role as leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024 Sky News breached media code with Douglas Ross election interview, Ofcom rules SKY News breached the broadcasting code with an interview with Douglas Ross during the General Election campaign, the media watchdog has ruled.
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024 UK Approves Royal Mail Takeover By Czech Billionaire Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2024 Deepfakes and AI attacks are worker's biggest security worries Workers are more concerned about AI-backed cyberthreats and deepfakes, with many having experienced them first-hand.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024 Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire given green light by Government Ofcom chief executive Dame Melanie Dawes said there are “real questions about what the service needs to be" ...
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Ofcom’s new online harms rules for social media firms disappoint campaigners Platforms now have until March to comply with the new Online Safety Act rules or face large fines.
The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024 Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire given go ahead The Government is set to confirm on Monday that it has given the green light to the £5.3 billion sale of Royal Mail’s owner to Daniel Kretinsky.
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024 Ofcom proposes slashing mobile network operator licence fees The regulator said on Friday that it could reduce the fees it charges companies such as BT and Vodafone each year.
International Business Times · Dec 13, 2024 UK's Royal Mail Hit With Fine By Regulator Over Delivery Delays The fine is nearly double the penalty given to it by the watchdog last year, as the UK's struggling postal service has failed to sufficiently improve its six-days-a-week service.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024 Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets Ofcom said postal company took ‘insufficient and ineffective steps’ to improve its performance after £5.6m fine last year