The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

Why are broadband and mobile prices rising by 14%?

Consumers urged to haggle as suppliers raise costs in line with inflation

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Is your phone or broadband provider guilty of ‘price-walking’? How to check if your bills are about to rise

This year’s mobile and broadband mid-contract price hikes will hit customers harder than ever. Cost-of-living expert Greg Marsh shares a new free online tool which can tell you if your monthly costs are about to be hiked

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

What really happens after a Love Island fight: Standby security to off-camera ultimatums

Following Thursday night's tense scenes, we take a look at what exactly goes down off-camera when a fight breaks out in a Love Island villa - and what gets you booted off the ITV2 show

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Love Island viewers slam boys after spotting 'rude habit' they ALL do on the show

Love Island viewers all have the same complaint about the boys on this years series, that they call women "birds" on the show, which fans find offensive and degrading

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Loose Women hit with fresh Ofcom complaints after Katie Piper's 'goth baby' reaction

The broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has revealed that they received 66 reports in response to the presenter's reaction to a picture of a "goth baby"

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

ITV Dancing on Ice slapped with official complaints after 'too sexy' scenes

The first episode saw Ekin-Su left in danger of going home after a public vote

Manchester Evening News · Jan 18, 2023

Dancing On Ice flooded with Ofcom complaints over Ekin-Su's 'sexiest dance' ever

Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu recreated her notorious villa crawl during the routine - which host Holly Willoughby described as the show's 'sexiest ever skate'

Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2023

Britain Wants To Jail Social Media Managers Who Don't Censor to the Government's Liking

Tech firm operators may face criminal charges if children who use their platforms encounter too much “harmful content.”

Reason · Jan 17, 2023

Donelan confirms stiffer online safety measures after backbench pressure

One new provision targets senior managers at tech platforms who ignore Ofcom enforcement notices

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Age checks, trolls and deepfakes: what’s in the online safety bill?

The legislation will place duties of care on tech companies to protect users from harmful content

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023