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Ukraine war: RT coverage is biased and misleading but banning the network may not be a good idea

YouTube has blocked access across Europe to Russia’s state-funded international broadcasters, RT (formerly Russia Today) and Sputnik – including to the UK. The decision follows the announcement on February 27 of expanded sanctions against Russia by the European Commission, which saw RT, Sputnik and their subsidiaries, banned across the EU.…

The Conversation

BBC faces ban in Russia if UK shuts down RT, Liz Truss warns MPs

Last week Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of RT.

The Independent UK

Ofcom opens 15 investigations into RT’s Ukraine war coverage

Kremlin-backed English-language TV station could close if found in breach of impartiality standards

The Guardian - UK

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Russia Today hit by 15 Ofcom investigations, as Liz Truss warns Putin could ban BBC

Watchdog probing Ukraine invasion coverage

The Independent UK

GMB's Richard Madeley 'couldn't give a stuff' as he responds to complaints backlash

Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley insists he 'couldn't give a stuff' about the complaints surrounding his role on the show. It follows 800 plus complaints being made to Ofcom over Richard's comments about death threats

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson news – live: Putin ‘could ban BBC’ as Ofcom probes RT and Truss unveils fresh sanctions

Government fears Russian retaliation if UK bars Kremlin-backed media

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson criticises RT and calls for Ofcom review

It came after the EU announced it will ban the channel.

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RT news channel in spotlight in UK over pro-Russia slant on Ukraine crisis

Calls for channel that is describing invasion as ‘special military operation’ to have licence revoked

The Guardian - UK

Ant and Dec's drag performance on Saturday Night Takeaway hit with Ofcom complaints

The Geordie presenters made a grand entrance as their alter egos

Liverpool Echo

ITV Good Morning Britain: Ofcom receives hundreds of complaints about Richard Madeley comments

Madeley is on GMB as a regular host alongside Susanna Reid

Nottingham Post

Ant and Dec Ofcom complaints blasted by fans as 59 viewers condemn drag performance

Ofcom revealed that 59 viewers had complained about Ant and Dec's drag performance on Saturday Night Takeaway

Chronicle Live

GMB’s Richard Madeley sparks 850 Ofcom complaints over Keir Starmer remark

Keir Starmer confirmed he received death threats following Mr Johnson’s slur

Evening Standard

ITV Good Morning Britain flooded with 800 Ofcom complaints over Richard Madeley's remarks

The broadcaster faced intense backlash over his comments after Sir Keir Starmer received death threats

Liverpool Echo

Kremlin-backed RT brands call for Ofcom review ‘hypocritical’ in swipe at BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of the channel.

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

ITV Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway hit with Ofcom complaints after hosts' jaw-dropping drag makeover

Their hit ITV this was back on-screen on Saturday night and Ant and Dec underwent an incredible transformation

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon says ‘unthinkable’ that Alex Salmond still has show on RT

SNP leader says Ofcom should look ‘very, very seriously’ at RT’s broadcast licence

The Guardian - UK

Russian TV broadcasts in UK a ‘disinformation campaign’, says Dorries

Culture secretary has told Ofcom of ‘concerns over RT’ amid Ukraine crisis, Johnson tells Commons

Reuters

UK says Russian channel RT is tool of Kremlin disinformation

Britain accused Russian news channel RT on Wednesday of being a tool of a Kremlin disinformation campaign and asked the UK media regulator to take action if needed after Russia recognised two rebel regions of eastern Ukraine.

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Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon 'appalled' by Alex Salmond working for Russian broadcaster and calls for RT ban

The UK Government has also asked Ofcom to review RT's broadcasting license in the UK

The Independent UK

Ofcom asked to review operation of Kremlin-backed news channel Russia Today

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the broadcaster was part of Russia’s disinformation campaign.

Daily Mirror

UK sends lethal weapons and military support to Ukraine and reviews Russian TV channel

Boris Johnson said Ofcom has been asked to look at the Kremlin-controlled channel, which Labour said is being used as Putin's "personal propaganda tool"

Evening Standard

Russia Today must not put out ‘one-sided propaganda’, says Ofcom

Russia Today and other broadcasters must not put out “one-sided propaganda” over the Ukraine crisis, Britain’s regulator said on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Saturday Night Takeaway hit with Ofcom complaints for Ant and Dec's drag transformation

Hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly transformed into drag queens for the night, stunning the live audience as they shimmied across the stage to perform a dance routine in wigs and heels

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson bows to pressure and orders review of Russia Today licence

PM says ‘free speech’ important – but reveals culture secretary has requested review

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale hit with 76 Ofcom complaints over Meena's dark kidnap and shooting scenes

Emmerdale's murderous nurse Meena Jutla, played by Paige Sandhu, came out of hiding during Valentine's week to get her revenge on ex-boyfriend Billy and his new wife Dawn

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