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TalkTV panelist claims UK 'should point weapons' at migrants crossing Channel

A TALK TV presenter has suggested that the UK “should point weapons” at migrants attempting to cross the Channel.

The National (Scotland)

Television: the great British turn-off

There was a time, not long ago, when however divided they may have been, Britons could unite around a shared enjoyment of good television, said Emily Baker in The i Paper.

The Week

Let’s not forget the real star of Barbie: shameless product placement

The film is like a Russian doll of adverts – is this the future of blockbuster cinema?, says features writer Amelia Tait

The Guardian - UK

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The hidden cloud fees businesses should not ignore

Neil Templeton at Console Connect discusses the benefits of network automation and how to reduce egress charges.

TechRadar

Commercial operators lose challenge over Ofcom approval of BBC Radio 1 Dance

Industry body Radiocentre Ltd brought legal action against the UK media regulator over the launch of the online-only stream.

The Independent UK

Made In Chelsea to become first UK show to broadcast three-way kiss between male throuple

The show was also previously the first reality series to screen a same-sex wedding, after Ollie and Gareth Locke got married in 2020

Evening Standard

Many adults would struggle to understand video-sharing platforms’ rules – Ofcom

At nearly 16,000 words, OnlyFans had the longest terms of service, which would take its adult users more than an hour to read, the regulator found.

The Independent UK

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UK data watchdog monitoring Snapchat over underage users

The UK’s data regulator is looking at Snapchat’s ability to remove underage users from its platform amid concerns raised over its safeguarding efforts for younger users.

Evening Standard

Media Watch: Has streaming killed the big collective TV moment?

Traditional viewing is in terminal decline — but we’re more passionate about our favourite shows than ever

Evening Standard

Why is Ofcom investigating GB News?

The channel is facing four more investigations over impartiality rules

Evening Standard

GB News faces four more Ofcom investigations over impartiality rules

Three of the inquiries relate to shows hosted by politicians Esther McVey, Philip Davies and Jacob Rees-Mogg

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom investigates GB News programmes over due impartiality rules

OFCOM has launched four further investigations into GB News’s compliance with due impartiality rules.

The National (Scotland)

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s GB News show investigated by Ofcom over impartiality rules

Media watchdog says broadcasting code prevents politicians acting as newsreader, interviewer or reporter unless ‘editorially justified’

The Independent UK

Online Privacy at Risk from Awful U.K. Internet Regulation Bill

The legislation is also terrible on free speech and poses global risks.

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Evening Standard

Broadcast TV sees sharpest fall in viewership since records began, says Ofcom

But an Ofcom report also found public service broadcasters still dominate the most-watched list for valued national TV moments.

The Guardian - UK

British TV viewing in decline as older audiences join shift to streaming

Proportion of people watching traditional TV in a week has dropped from 83% in 2021 to 79% in 2022

The Independent UK

Broadcast TV audiences see sharpest fall since records began, says Ofcom

But an Ofcom report also found public service broadcasters still dominate the most-watched list for valued national TV moments.

The Independent UK

Derry Girls most-watched TV programme in Northern Ireland last year, says Ofcom

The sitcom, which follows teenagers growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, averaged more than three million viewers in its third series.

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The Conversation

The British Miracle Meat: how banning repugnant choices obscures the real issue of poverty

A provocative Channel 4 satirical programme, The British Miracle Meat, has led to hundreds of complaints to media regulator Ofcom. The mockumentary depicts ordinary Britons facing the cost of living crisis selling thin slices of their tissue to an innovative factory that uses it to grow lab meat.

The National (Scotland)

Ofcom accused of 'ignoring complaints' about climate denial on GB News

MEDIA watchdog Ofcom has been accused of “ignoring” complaints about climate change denial on GB News.

The Guardian - UK

The British Miracle Meat: the story behind one of the best TV hoaxes in history

Terrestrial television may sometimes seem old-fashioned – but this only enhances its ability to tease and surprise its audience. This week, Channel 4 brought back satire with a bang

Evening Standard

Ali G and Borat wouldn’t air now because ‘you can’t mislead people’ says Channel 4 executive

New Ofcom welfare regulations no longer allow prank shows of that type

The Guardian - UK

Apple suggests iMessage and FaceTime could be withdrawn in UK over law change

US tech firm says giving government oversight of security changes could endanger encrypted products

The Independent UK

Call for new guidance amid concerns over MPs hosting television programmes

Opposition MPs were offered talks with the Electoral Commission after raising the issue in the Commons.

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over MPs hosting political TV shows during general elections

A Labour MP said there would be ‘something wrong’ with Tory ministers being interviewed by backbench colleagues while running political campaigns.

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