Royal Mail seeks permission for legal challenge to £50m Ofcom fine
Royal Mail is to continue to appeal over a £50 million fine from Ofcom after a tribunal upheld the punishment last month.
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Tories complain to Ofcom over Boris Johnson ice sculpture TV debate replacement
The Conservative Party has complained to Ofcom’s election committee after an ice sculpture was used in place of Boris Johnson during a Channel 4 debate.
BBC admits ‘mistake’ made in Johnson Question Time clip edit
The BBC has admitted it made a “mistake” following accusations that a Question Time clip was cut in a way which edited out laughter directed at the Prime Minister.
Ofcom opens investigation into parcel delivery firms
Parcel delivery and pick-up firms could be undermining competition by putting in place minimum prices and restricting online sales, Ofcom has said.
One in three households ‘cannot access WiFi in every room’
WiFi “not-spots” – areas of the home where people are unable to connect to WiFi – affect a third of UK households, new research suggests.
Ofcom decides against formal probe after Burley ’empty chairs’ Tory chairman
Kay Burley’s decision to “empty chair” James Cleverly will not lead to a formal investigation after Ofcom assessed the whole programme.
Ofcom backs BBC plans to move more children’s news content online
Ofcom has said it plans to accept the BBC’s proposals to move more of its children’s content online, in an attempt by the corporation to halt declining viewing numbers among young people.
Royal Mail loses appeal over £50m Ofcom fine
Royal Mail’s appeal against a £50 million fine it was handed by Ofcom for breaching competition law has been rejected, the Competition Appeal Tribunal has announced.
Ofcom could investigate Kay Burley ’empty chairing’ James Cleverly
Ofcom may investigate Kay Burley’s “empty chairing” of James Cleverly.
Media watchdog Ofcom appoints new chief executive
Ofcom has appointed a new chief executive on a temporary basis.
SNP hits out at ‘undemocratic’ exclusion from proposed Sky News debate
The SNP has complained to Sky News and Ofcom about the “deeply undemocratic” decision to exclude the party from a General Election TV debate.
Ofcom to launch review of BBC Studios after financial changes
Ofcom will launch a review of the BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Studios, after it “reduced the granularity” of its financial reporting.
Viewers concerned over BBC’s inclusion of ‘extreme’ viewpoints – Ofcom report
Some viewers are concerned that the BBC gives too much coverage to “extreme” viewpoints, Ofcom has said.
How do Ofcom and the BBC work together?
Media watchdog Ofcom operates as a regulator for the BBC and has made its voice heard on a number of issues.
BBC at risk of losing generation of viewers, Ofcom warns
The BBC is at risk of losing “a generation of viewers” if it cannot engage a younger audience – and it may not be sustainable in its current form, Ofcom has warned.
Ofcom takes BBC to task over transparency in Munchetty complaints process
Ofcom has said it has “serious concerns” about transparency in the BBC’s complaints process after the broadcaster failed to publish the reasoning for its initial decision over Naga Munchetty, and the Director-General’s move to reverse it.
Ofcom to address the BBC’s ‘lack of transparency’ in Naga Munchetty rulings
Ofcom will address the BBC’s “lack of transparency as a matter of urgency” for failing to publish its reasoning for its initial decision over Naga Munchetty, and the Director-General’s move to reverse it.
Broadband firms pledge price cuts for out-of-contract and vulnerable customers
The UK’s biggest broadband companies have committed to cutting prices for out-of-contract and vulnerable customers amid concerns about so-called “loyalty penalties” across the sector.
Nigel Farage’s radio clash over EU army investigated by Ofcom
A clash between Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and a caller on his LBC radio show over the prospect of the creation of an EU army has sparked an investigation by Ofcom.
Nicky Morgan calls for women’s sporting events to get equal screen time
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has called for the biggest events in the women’s sporting calendar to be given equal screen time to their male counterparts.
BBC apologises to Duke of Sussex for showing image branding him ‘race traitor’
The BBC has apologised for failing to warn the Duke of Sussex that it would be broadcasting and publishing online an image of him in which he was branded “a race traitor”, which was shared on a neo-Nazi social media group.
Half of UK homes subscribe to streaming services like Netflix
The UK’s viewing habits are rapidly changing, with around half of homes now subscribing to TV streaming services such as Netflix.
Jon Snow’s ‘white people’ remark did not breach broadcasting rules, Ofcom rules
Channel 4 News anchor Jon Snow did not breach TV rules by saying he had “never seen so many white people in one place”, the regulator has ruled, while reminding broadcasters to take “particular care” with language.
Ofcom approves BBC plan to extend iPlayer catch-up window to 12 months
Ofcom has approved the BBC’s plan to extend iPlayer’s catch-up window to 12 months, subject to “certain conditions and guidance”.
Diversity in radio hasn’t kept up with changes in society – BBC Radio COO
Diversity in radio has been slow to come because it has not been a priority for a number of organisations, according to the chief operating officer of BBC Radio.
Women and ethnic minorities still under-represented in top radio roles: Ofcom
Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are still under-represented at a senior level in UK radio, according to a report by Ofcom.
Maura’s attempts to kiss Tommy tops Love Island Ofcom complaints
Maura Higgins’ attempts to kiss Tommy Fury was the incident on Love Island that sparked the most complaints to Ofcom this series, the watchdog has said.
Giffgaff hit with £1.4m fine for ‘unacceptable’ billing mistakes
Mobile phone group Giffgaff has been fined £1.4 million by the industry watchdog for “unacceptable” billing mistakes after it overcharged around 2.6 million customers.
Giffgaff hit with £1.4m fine for ‘unacceptable’ billing mistakes
Mobile phone group Giffgaff has been fined £1.4 million by the industry watchdog for “unacceptable” billing mistakes after it overcharged around 2.6 million customers.
Giffgaff hit with £1.4m fine for ‘unacceptable’ billing mistakes
Mobile phone group Giffgaff has been fined £1.4 million by the industry watchdog for “unacceptable” billing mistakes after it overcharged around 2.6 million customers.