Ofcom urged to investigate Virgin Media broadband contracts Terms and conditions allow firm to raise bills at any time and by an unlimited amount, Which? claims The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023
Which? calls for Ofcom investigation into Virgin Media over ‘egregious’ pricing Which?’s complaint to Ofcom highlights a clause in Virgin Media’s terms and conditions, which states the firm can ‘change our charges at any time’. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Complaint submitted to Ofcom amid row over Alba's Rishi Sunak vampire advert A COMPLAINT has been submitted to the broadcasting watchdog amid a row over an Alba advert depicting Rishi Sunak as a vampire glutting on… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023
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) · Aug 15, 2023
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 · Aug 12, 2023
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 · Aug 10, 2023
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 · Aug 10, 2023
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 · Aug 10, 2023
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 · Aug 10, 2023
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 · Aug 8, 2023
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 · Aug 8, 2023
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 · Aug 8, 2023
Why is Ofcom investigating GB News? The channel is facing four more investigations over impartiality rules Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2023
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 · Aug 7, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2023 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 Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023 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’
Reason · Aug 4, 2023 Online Privacy at Risk from Awful U.K. Internet Regulation Bill The legislation is also terrible on free speech and poses global risks.
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023 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 · Aug 2, 2023 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 · Aug 2, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 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 Conversation · Aug 2, 2023 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) · Jul 28, 2023 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 · Jul 26, 2023 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 · Jul 25, 2023 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