Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Ofcom

Amanda Holden vows to continue to wear risqué outfits on Britain's Got Talent

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has no intentions of covering up ahead of the latest series of the ITV talent show following controversy over her risqué outfits choices last year

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

GMB hit with Ofcom complaints after Richard Madeley slammed 'childish' protester

Good Morning Britain has been hit with a number of Ofcom complaints after host Richard Madeley grilled protester Miranda Whelehan in a heated interview

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Green Party considering legal action against BBC for giving more election coverage to TUV

Clare Bailey accused the BBC of choosing "division and sensationalism" against the Green Party's "real alternative"

Belfast Live · Apr 12, 2022

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Sky launches cheap broadband deal for people on benefits - and it could save you £90

Sky has just announced its new Sky Broadband Basics tariff. It costs £20 a month and will be for existing Sky customers who get Universal Credit or Pension Credit

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Lord Attenborough’s son says he would be ‘turning in his grave’ at Channel 4 sale

Exclusive: Michael Attenborough says late chair was promised by new Ofcom chief Michael Grade he would oppose privatisation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2022

The easy way you could save £144 a year on your broadband bill

Less than 2% claim cheaper rates - and many might not even know they're eligible

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022

DWP benefits claimants urged to apply for yearly broadband bill discount

Communications watchdog Ofcom has urged UK internet providers to offer more discounted deals to households on a low income, and to more widely promote their packages available

Edinburgh Live · Apr 7, 2022

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

People on benefits urged to claim special discount on annual broadband bill

Six broadband providers offer at least one discounted deal for households on a low income.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022

The new chair of Ofcom is no joke

Brief letters: Fooled by April fools | Welcoming refugees | Bats in church | Affectionate names

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022

Nadine Dorries asks telecoms companies to promote deals for people on benefits

The message was sent to the bosses of BT, O2, Virgin and KCom, suggesting they take action to promote deals available for low-income households.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4

Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022

Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

It comes as the broadcaster is facing the prospect of privatisation.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

UK regulator suspends licence of Khalsa Television Limited for ‘furthering Khalistani cause’

United Kingdom broadcasting regulator Ofcom has suspended the licence of Khalsa Television Limited, after one of its programmes allegedly “promoted violent action” as an “acceptable and necessary form of action to further the Khalistani cause”.

Newslaundry · Apr 2, 2022

TikTok toddlers: 16 per cent of users are under five, says Ofcom report

Parents are allowing toddlers on the app, with many unaware of the age restrictions

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2022

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Nadine Dorries appoints new charity regulator in face of objections from parliamentary committee

Government choice Orlando Fraser confirmed as head of Charity Commission, while Michael Grade gets Ofcom job

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Conservative peer Michael Grade appointed chairman of Ofcom

Lord Grade was appointed by Secretary of State Nadine Dorries for four years.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022

Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning

Former BBC chair will lead watchdog even though report said his knowledge of social media and online safety clearly lacked depth

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2022

How social media affects children at different ages – and how to protect them

A report from the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom confirms children are avid social media users.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

New Ofcom chair Lord Grade may need support tackling social media, MPs conclude

The media executive has been named the Government’s preferred candidate for the role.

Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2022

How children are leading secret lives by using fake social media 'Finsta' accounts

In its latest research, regulator Ofcom found that youngsters were defying age restrictions to go on social platforms, with children as young as three using TikTok

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

UK politics: fury from unions as pay rises for civil servants capped at 3% – as it happened

Public and Commercial Services Union says offer is in effect a pay cut because of rising inflation and prices

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Michael Grade the cultural warrior goes peacenik before MPs

Nadine Dorries’ second choice for Ofcom chair showed few signs of being the attack dog she had hoped

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Government’s choice for Ofcom chair says he does not use social media

Michael Grade also praises anti-lockdown campaigner Laurence Fox in appearance before MPs

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade admits he does not use social media

The media executive said he wanted the tech giants to understand that ‘lip service to responsibility is no longer acceptable’.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade defends branding BBC licence fee ‘regressive’

The peer is being grilled by MPs about the selection process for his role, online safety and public service broadcasting.

1 … 93 94 95 96

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.