The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

Lee Anderson says Little Britain is 'not racist' and 'hilarious'

SENIOR Tory MP Lee Anderson has defended the controversial sketch show Little Britain from accusations of racism – claiming the programme is…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2023

Sentencing of Zara Aleena’s killer ‘upsetting and disturbing’ for TV viewers

An Ofcom study asked audiences to rate TV clips on the level of violence and sexual content.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Viewers shock at 'explicitly racist' Little Britain sketch remaining on iPlayer

A SURVEY has found that viewers were shocked at the continued availability of an “explicitly racist” comedy sketch on

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs during a select committee hearing that the Bill could receive royal assent this week.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Ofcom says GB news is not impartial, but how can that be true? It has every kind of wingnut going

Home to odd Tory MPs and conspiracy theorists, the channel is a broad church – except when it comes to those who follow the rules, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

TechScape: How the UK’s online safety bill aims to clean up the internet

It’s complicated, contentious and sweeping. As the landmark legislation becomes law, here’s a guide to its key rules on everything from pornographic content to protecting children

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Lee Anderson interview with Suella Braverman did not break rules, says Ofcom

AN interview between two Tory MPs on GB News did not break broadcasting rules, according to Ofcom.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

GB News show hosted by stand-in presenter Martin Daubney breached impartiality, Ofcom finds

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said the programme did not give ‘due weight’ to a wide range of views on immigration and asylum policy

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023

GB News broke broadcast rules with Laurence Fox stand-in interview, Ofcom says

GB News breached impartiality rules during a programme presented by former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney, who was standing in for Laurence Fox,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

Lee Anderson’s GB News interview with Suella Braverman did not break rules, Ofcom says

Ofcom said politicians are allowed to present current affairs programmes as long as they are not standing for election and ‘due impartiality is preserved’

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023