Ofcom.
British government agency
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 93
What's happening
Active this week
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Ofcom is criticized for ineffective oversight of Royal Mail, while Andy Burnham criticizes the company's precarious work practices.Some support1 report
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Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.Well supported21 reports
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Ofcom has mandated how telecoms providers must structure their price hikes in the broadband market.Some support1 report
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The UK streaming market is leading in viewership, with major players competing for market share under regulatory oversight.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ofcom raises concerns about service failures and levies fines while providing postal services to the town of Warrington, involving Royal Mail and the House of Commons.Some support1 report1 development inside
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MPs used Parliament to highlight Royal Mail service issues, leading to a committee recommendation for regulatory consultation.Some support1 report
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Ofcom monitors compliance of foreign platforms with UK law.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Ofcom opened an investigation into Aylo's age checks after the platform integrated with Apple devices for age signals.Some support1 report
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Jane appointed Leigh Day to press Ofcom, and Jane's Instagram account was hacked.Some support2 reports
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UK regulators and politicians are pushing for stricter age verification and bans on social media platforms.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Meta, Instagram, and TikTok are facing Ofcom regarding their classification under the Online Safety Act, with Instagram being designated a Category 1 service.Some support1 report
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Kenneth Law faced a failure to extradite a suspect to face charges, involving the agency Ofcom.Some support1 report
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Michael Grade, as the outgoing chair of Ofcom, is involved in the media landscape where Ofcom regulates programming on BBC Radio 4, while Nigel Farage presents on GB News.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Nigel Farage hosted his show on GB News, which led to Ofcom receiving complaints about the program.Some support1 report
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Ofcom has launched an investigation into a series produced by Channel 4.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Ofcom monitors how platforms like YouTube are used for news content.Some support1 report
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Regulator monitors political coverage in Holborn.Some support1 report
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The Gambling Commission criticized Meta's slow response to scams. Fraudsters used the Tesco brand on Meta platforms, leading Tesco to flag impersonation with UK cyber agencies. Entain called for stricter Ofcom enforcement.Some support2 reports
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Ofcom is investigating an upskirting website targeting London that used PayPal for website payments.Some support1 report
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Melanie Dawes, CEO of Ofcom, met with the governor of the Bank of England in August 2026.Some support1 report
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TwelveLabs' SaaS solution adapts to various global market standards to aid global content compliance teams.Some support1 report
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Government proposes age verification for social media platforms.Well supported13 reports5 developments inside
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Herefordshire Council must comply with Ofcom regulations regarding service removal.Some support1 report
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The UK regulator, Ofcom, is attempting to enforce its laws internationally, specifically involving US websites and companies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Ofcom threatens fines based on global revenue as the European Commission shapes global moderation rules.Some support1 report
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Ofcom is working with the government to explore stronger enforcement powers.Well supported3 reports
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Ofcom has begun regulating GB News' editorial choices, prompting legal challenges from Good Law Project.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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GB News and Ofcom are involved in setting media standards and investigating hate speech complaints.Some support1 report
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Ofcom is investigating media coverage related to the King's life.Some support1 report
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William Arnold met regulatory criteria set by Ofcom on August 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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Ofcom received complaints regarding Ed Balls' bias, while Yvette Cooper was interviewed by Kate Garraway and Adil Ray.Some support1 report
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Ofcom, regulated by Natalie Black, found Openreach's offer to be unfair to competition.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CMA, FCA, Ofcom, and Imperial College are collaborating to deliver an MSc program focused on AI, Economics, and Policy, informed by major regulatory bodies.Some support1 report
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Ofcom is reviewing the media landscape and operations within the Scottish broadcasting sector.Some support1 report
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Ofcom proposes to block a new customer deal for Openreach, which is BT's wholesale network arm.Some support1 report
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The UK is imposing age verification mandates on social media platforms, following the lead of Australia.Well supported32 reports10 developments inside
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A radio station located in Newport operates under the regulatory oversight of Ofcom.Some support1 report
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GB News sent an open letter regarding broadcast standards, while also broadcasting coverage of Pride in London.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Ofcom has made a decision regarding GB News comments, noting that Matthew Stadlen was a guest on the GB News show.Some support2 reports
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Regulator Ofcom failed to monitor extremist broadcasts from Al-Hiwar TV, which provided an uncontested platform for apologia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Ofcom fined 4chan and pursued collection against the platform for safety failures.Some support1 report
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Ofcom proposes measures to ban scam advertisers on platforms, following deepfake scams involving Nigel Farage.Some support3 reports
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Royal Mail, which is part of the IDS group, faces regulatory pressure from Ofcom and is impacted by changes in Italy.Well supported6 reports
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Ofcom introduced binding standards for BBC digital output on July 2, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Ofcom approved changes to STV's news service, which provides regional news coverage in Scotland, prompting political commentary.Some support3 reports
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Michael Grade, leveraging his experience, has commented on how the BBC's market actions could impact ITV's revenue, involving discussions with Ofcom and Channel 4.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The UK broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, is involved in a High Court trial taking place in London.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The UK regulator, Ofcom, has backed the Prime Minister regarding an intervention into online safety issues, as the PM addressed national security matters.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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UK government mandates new standards for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, effective July 1st.Some support1 report
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UK politicians are calling for stricter social media rules, citing misinformation on X and proposing new election regulations in Parliament.Some support1 report
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Brian Smith corresponded with Ofcom regarding service outages provided by Openreach in Islay.Some support2 reports
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Civil unrest incidents are linked to the spread of misinformation, leading to increased scrutiny of platform oversight following government exits.Some support1 report
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DCMS exited X due to online toxicity, while Ofcom investigated Grok AI issues and Starmer proposed platform bans.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Issues surrounding X include platform failure to remove racist posts targeting a minister, while Ofcom oversees Online Safety Act obligations.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Complaints were escalated to the regulator, Ofcom, on January 1, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Martin Lewis criticized Ofcom's current rules while speaking on BBC Radio 4.Some support4 reports
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A show co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne led to policy discussions in Parliament regarding online safety.Some support2 reports
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Government pushes the UK regulator, Ofcom, to define specific age assurance standards.Some support1 report
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Ofcom regulates broadcast licenses in Israel.Some support1 report
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Keir Starmer's targets are linked to North London as Ofcom scrutinizes Telegram's safety duties, which is used extensively in Russia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Around Ofcom this week
News at the entities that move Ofcom most-
government StructuralGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves Ofcom
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Michael Grade StructuralMichael Grade used Radio Times to voice concerns about the BBC and stated that YouTube is not a content competitor.Moves Ofcom
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Keir Starmer StructuralJohn Healey and Keir Starmer committed to meeting government fiscal rules and signaling substantial welfare system reform.Moves Ofcom
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House StructuralPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves Ofcom
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Panorama OperationalProposals regarding illegal number plate technology and testing of camera systems are underway in England.Moves Ofcom
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Martin Lewis OperationalMartin Lewis and Amy Macdonald commented on public transport rules and behavior in England.Moves Ofcom
Connections
The 40 strongest of 93, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Michael Grade Structural
Michael Grade served as the Chair of the regulatory body Ofcom.
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GB News Structural
Ofcom exercises formal regulatory authority over GB News, monitoring its broadcast content and investigating compliance with standards.
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Royal Mail Structural
Ofcom acts as the independent regulator, investigating service failures and imposing financial penalties on Royal Mail.
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TikTok Structural
Ofcom holds formal regulatory responsibility for monitoring compliance with safety and age verification standards for TikTok.
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House Structural
The House provides the legislative mandate and oversight structure that grants Ofcom its powers, including the authority to issue fines based on revenue.
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Melanie Dawes Structural
Melanie Dawes serves as the chief executive of the regulatory agency Ofcom.
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Keir Starmer Structural
Starmer's political leadership and the government he represents mandate, fund, and rely on Ofcom to execute online safety and age assurance regulations.
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YouTube Structural
Ofcom formally regulates YouTube's operations and content usage under the Online Safety Act.
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Disney+ Structural
Ofcom, the UK regulator, mandates that Disney+ comply with new UK broadcasting rules.
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Instagram Structural
Ofcom acts as the UK regulator, studying and enforcing measures on Instagram regarding age verification and scam advertising.
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Liz Kendall Operational
Liz Kendall initiates inquiries into Ofcom's regulatory capabilities, which are concurrently tasked by the government to define industry standards.
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Meta Structural
Ofcom holds formal regulatory oversight over Meta, enforcing the Online Safety Act and having the power to impose fines.
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Elon Musk Structural
Ofcom exercises regulatory oversight on Elon Musk's company, X, regarding the Online Safety Act obligations.
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Facebook Structural
Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has formally intervened in Facebook's operations concerning social media sharing practices.
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Google Structural
Ofcom proposes and implements regulatory measures and rules targeting big tech platforms like Google.
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Jane Structural
Jane was appointed to a role interfacing with the regulatory body Ofcom, establishing a formal functional link.
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Vodafone Structural
Vodafone operates within the UK telecommunications market and is formally subject to the rules and oversight of the regulator, Ofcom.
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William Arnold Structural
William Arnold's operations are subject to regulatory criteria set by Ofcom.
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Twitter Structural
Twitter is subject to regulation by Ofcom regarding the enforcement of the Online Safety Act concerning user protection.
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STV Structural
Ofcom, as the governing body, formally approves operational and service changes for STV.
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Nigel Farage Structural
Ofcom, as the broadcast regulator, receives formal complaints regarding the content produced by Nigel Farage.
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Channel 4 Structural
Ofcom, the regulatory agency, has launched investigations into content produced by Channel 4.
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booking.com Structural
Ofcom, as a government regulator, is being urged to crack down on booking.com.
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Herefordshire Council Structural
Herefordshire Council must comply with Ofcom regulations regarding service removal.
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Openreach Structural
Ofcom, the market regulator, formally exercises oversight over Openreach's competitive offers and market practices.
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BBC Radio 4 Structural
Ofcom holds the formal regulatory authority over programming broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
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Telegram Operational
Ofcom is under investigation by the UK regulator regarding Telegram's failure to prevent illegal incitement and child safety issues.
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Netflix Structural
Ofcom regulates Netflix's operations in the UK, requiring compliance with broadcasting rules and tracking subscriber data.
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OnlyFans Structural
Ofcom, as a UK regulator, has been involved in investigations concerning child safety and age verification practices of the OnlyFans platform.
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Panorama Operational
Panorama's allegations led to a regulatory investigation by Ofcom.
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MSE Operational
MSE examines tariffs and operates within the regulatory system established by Ofcom.
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Martin Lewis Operational
Martin Lewis publicly criticizes Ofcom's current market rules and policies, urging abandonment or major revision.
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government Structural
Ofcom operates under the mandate of the government to enforce new age-related online conduct rules.
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Entain Operational
Entain has called on Ofcom to enforce stricter regulatory lines regarding its operations.
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Aylo Structural
Aylo is under investigation by the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, regarding age verification system failures.
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Oliver Griffiths Structural
Oliver Griffiths serves as a director within Ofcom's online safety group.
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Newport Structural
The entity located in Newport operates under the regulatory oversight of Ofcom.
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BBC News Structural
Ofcom introduces binding standards that govern BBC News's digital output.
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Competition and Markets Authority Operational
The two regulatory bodies collaborate on joint reviews concerning the public interest impact of mergers.
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ITV Structural
Ofcom operates as the governing body responsible for overseeing ITV's broadcast standards and market conduct.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
15 events- Ofcom is criticized for ineffective oversight of Royal Mail, while Andy Burnham criticizes the company's precarious work practices.
- Ofcom has mandated how telecoms providers must structure their price hikes in the broadband market.
- Ofcom raises concerns about service failures and levies fines while providing postal services to the town of Warrington, involving Royal Mail and the House of Commons.
- MPs used Parliament to highlight Royal Mail service issues, leading to a committee recommendation for regulatory consultation.
- Ofcom opened an investigation into Aylo's age checks after the platform integrated with Apple devices for age signals.
- Jane appointed Leigh Day to press Ofcom, and Jane's Instagram account was hacked.
- Meta, Instagram, and TikTok are facing Ofcom regarding their classification under the Online Safety Act, with Instagram being designated a Category 1 service.
- Kenneth Law faced a failure to extradite a suspect to face charges, involving the agency Ofcom.
- Nigel Farage hosted his show on GB News, which led to Ofcom receiving complaints about the program.
- Ofcom monitors how platforms like YouTube are used for news content.
- Regulator monitors political coverage in Holborn.
- The Gambling Commission criticized Meta's slow response to scams. Fraudsters used the Tesco brand on Meta platforms, leading Tesco to flag impersonation with UK cyber agencies. Entain called for stricter Ofcom enforcement.
- Ofcom is investigating an upskirting website targeting London that used PayPal for website payments.
- Melanie Dawes, CEO of Ofcom, met with the governor of the Bank of England in August 2026.
- TwelveLabs' SaaS solution adapts to various global market standards to aid global content compliance teams.
August 2026
6 events- Herefordshire Council must comply with Ofcom regulations regarding service removal.
- Ofcom threatens fines based on global revenue as the European Commission shapes global moderation rules.
- GB News and Ofcom are involved in setting media standards and investigating hate speech complaints.
- Ofcom is investigating media coverage related to the King's life.
- William Arnold met regulatory criteria set by Ofcom on August 10, 2026.
- Ofcom received complaints regarding Ed Balls' bias, while Yvette Cooper was interviewed by Kate Garraway and Adil Ray.
July 2026
20 events- The UK streaming market is leading in viewership, with major players competing for market share under regulatory oversight.
- UK regulators and politicians are pushing for stricter age verification and bans on social media platforms.
- Ofcom has launched an investigation into a series produced by Channel 4.
- The UK regulator, Ofcom, is attempting to enforce its laws internationally, specifically involving US websites and companies.
- Ofcom is working with the government to explore stronger enforcement powers.
- Ofcom, regulated by Natalie Black, found Openreach's offer to be unfair to competition.
- CMA, FCA, Ofcom, and Imperial College are collaborating to deliver an MSc program focused on AI, Economics, and Policy, informed by major regulatory bodies.
- Ofcom is reviewing the media landscape and operations within the Scottish broadcasting sector.
- Ofcom proposes to block a new customer deal for Openreach, which is BT's wholesale network arm.
- A radio station located in Newport operates under the regulatory oversight of Ofcom.
- GB News sent an open letter regarding broadcast standards, while also broadcasting coverage of Pride in London.
- Ofcom has made a decision regarding GB News comments, noting that Matthew Stadlen was a guest on the GB News show.
- Ofcom fined 4chan and pursued collection against the platform for safety failures.
- Ofcom proposes measures to ban scam advertisers on platforms, following deepfake scams involving Nigel Farage.
- Ofcom introduced binding standards for BBC digital output on July 2, 2026.
- UK government mandates new standards for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video, effective July 1st.
- UK politicians are calling for stricter social media rules, citing misinformation on X and proposing new election regulations in Parliament.
- Brian Smith corresponded with Ofcom regarding service outages provided by Openreach in Islay.
- Civil unrest incidents are linked to the spread of misinformation, leading to increased scrutiny of platform oversight following government exits.
- DCMS exited X due to online toxicity, while Ofcom investigated Grok AI issues and Starmer proposed platform bans.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
19 events- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- Ofcom monitors compliance of foreign platforms with UK law.
- Michael Grade, as the outgoing chair of Ofcom, is involved in the media landscape where Ofcom regulates programming on BBC Radio 4, while Nigel Farage presents on GB News.
- Government proposes age verification for social media platforms.
- Ofcom has begun regulating GB News' editorial choices, prompting legal challenges from Good Law Project.
- The UK is imposing age verification mandates on social media platforms, following the lead of Australia.
- Regulator Ofcom failed to monitor extremist broadcasts from Al-Hiwar TV, which provided an uncontested platform for apologia.
- Royal Mail, which is part of the IDS group, faces regulatory pressure from Ofcom and is impacted by changes in Italy.
- Ofcom approved changes to STV's news service, which provides regional news coverage in Scotland, prompting political commentary.
- Michael Grade, leveraging his experience, has commented on how the BBC's market actions could impact ITV's revenue, involving discussions with Ofcom and Channel 4.
- The UK broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, is involved in a High Court trial taking place in London.
- The UK regulator, Ofcom, has backed the Prime Minister regarding an intervention into online safety issues, as the PM addressed national security matters.
- Issues surrounding X include platform failure to remove racist posts targeting a minister, while Ofcom oversees Online Safety Act obligations.
- Complaints were escalated to the regulator, Ofcom, on January 1, 2026.
- Martin Lewis criticized Ofcom's current rules while speaking on BBC Radio 4.
- A show co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne led to policy discussions in Parliament regarding online safety.
- Government pushes the UK regulator, Ofcom, to define specific age assurance standards.
- Ofcom regulates broadcast licenses in Israel.
- Keir Starmer's targets are linked to North London as Ofcom scrutinizes Telegram's safety duties, which is used extensively in Russia.