The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

Apple suggests iMessage and FaceTime could be withdrawn in UK over law change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 Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

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 · Jul 20, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Ofcom investigates Ken Bruce’s show over sentencing petition

Earlier this month, Ofcom launched an investigation into GB News over similar concerns about the broadcaster’s campaign.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

Ofcom investigates Ken Bruce show for potential breach of broadcasting rules

Inquiry relates to Greatest Hits Radio’s ‘Face the Family’ campaign, promoted on Bruce’s morning show

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023

Ofcom investigates Greatest Hits Radio over sentencing petition

The regulator is looking into whether the station’s Face the Family petition breaches impartiality and accuracy rules for broadcasters.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over complaints contracts hard to cancel

Media regulator also plans to name and shame telecoms firms not offering vulnerable customers cheaper deals

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Love Island episode sees ITV hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers hit out at 'bullying'

The broadcasting watchdog received nearly 1,000 complaints from viewers who weren't happy at the treatment of Scott van-der-Sluis by his fellow islanders

Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2023

Love Island slammed with 1,000 Ofcom complaints over 'bullying'

Viewers of the ITV dating show have clocked to Ofcom to share their concern over the islanders treatment of fan-favourite Scott van der Sluis

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Love Island viewers have bombarded TV bosses with complaints about Scott being 'bullied' by other contestants

Hundreds complain that footballer Scott van-der-Sluis was being singled out by fellow Islander

Manchester Evening News · Jul 12, 2023