The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

Ofcom receives nearly 2,000 complaints about I’m A Celebrity and Matt Hancock

The watchdog said it expected broadcasters to take steps when the ‘mere presence’ of someone on their show was likely to cause offence.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022

Commercial operators challenge Ofcom approval of BBC Radio 1 Dance online stream

Radiocentre Ltd, the industry body for commercial radio, is bringing a challenge against the regulator.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022

Australia spearheads online safety push

Harmful, hateful and abusive content on social media will be the target of a new global network of online regulators, led by Australia's eSafety Commission.

AAP · Nov 14, 2022

ITV Loose Women's Carol McGiffin urged to resign over Matt Hancock I'm a Celebrity comments

Her comments hit a nerve

Nottingham Post · Nov 11, 2022

I'm a Celebrity hit with Ofcom complaints after fans 'in tears'

A number of I'm a Celebrity viewers contacted Ofcom via social media

Liverpool Echo · Nov 11, 2022

Virgin Media offers new £20 high-speed broadband to millions of struggling Brits

Virgin Media O2’s new Essential broadband tariff is here with speeds of 50Mbps - and it'll support millions of households on benefits, as they'll get the deal for just £20 a month

Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022

I'm a Celebrity viewers 'complain to Ofcom' over Matt Hancock shower scene

There was even controversy about his use of the rock pool

Nottingham Post · Nov 11, 2022

UK Regulator Takes BBC To Task For Coverage Of Oxford St Attack

Nearly a year after Jewish teens were harassed during Chanukah, the BBC have been criticized for the way they covered the story

Zenger · Nov 9, 2022

Ofcom criticises BBC reporting of antisemitic attack on party bus

‘Significant editorial failings’ in news coverage of abuse of about 40 Jewish people by group of men in London

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

BBC made ‘significant editorial failings’ in report into antisemitic bus attack

The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Chief Rabbi were among those that complained about the broadcaster’s coverage.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022