Ofcom has imposed a £40,000 financial penalty on Islam Channel Ltd after “serious and repeated breaches” of its broadcasting rules.
Ofcom to keep PSB advertising rules in place
The UK regulator Ofcom has decided against relaxing stricter TV advertising rules that apply to the commercially-funded channels.
GB News in breach again after two Conservative politicians interview Chancellor
Ofcom has said GB News should have taken additional measures after two sitting Conservative Party MPs interviewed the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP.
Understanding video-sharing platforms’ rules: a challenge for many, especially the kids
Research from the communications regulator Ofcom has found the complexity of Video-Sharing Platforms’ terms and conditions often requires considerable time and advanced reading skills. It says complexity renders them unsuitable […]
Ofcom to investigate after Virgin Media customers complain they can’t cancel their contracts
The UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Virgin Media after a series of complaints from customers who said the Liberty Global-Telefonica JV had made it difficult for them […]
Ofcom launches investigation into GB News’ Don’t Kill Cash campaign
Ofcom has opened a further investigation into GB News after it received a complaint about the broadcaster’s recently launched Don’t Kill Cash campaign.
Ofcom chief executive issues impartiality warning
The chief executive of Ofcom has set out the media regulator’s approach to politician-fronted TV shows following the launch of two investigations into programmes broadcast on GB News and Talk […]
Ofcom launches investigation into Jacob Rees-Mogg GB News show
The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a new investigation into GB News after coverage of the civil trial verdict involving former US President Donald Trump was fronted by the Conservative […]
Ofcom latest organisation to be hit by MOVEit attack
Ofcom has warned that confidential data on some of the companies has been compromised in a cyber-attack related to the MOVEit file transfer software.
Broadcasters criticise Ofcom ad proposals
UK broadcasters have criticised Ofcom’s proposed changes to advertising rules which they say will result in the loss of nearly half an hour of news coverage a day.