Ofcom will not investigate Love Island over complaints about treatment of Lucie
Ofcom will not investigate Love Island after complaints were made about the treatment of former contestant Lucie Donlan.
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Britain’s Got Talent avoids censure over Amanda Holden swearing
Britain’s Got Talent has avoided censure from the TV watchdog after Amanda Holden swore on the talent show.
Plans to increase fairness for mobile customers outlined by Ofcom
Mobile firms will be banned from tying customers into “excessively long” split contracts which link together their handset and their airtime for periods of more than two years, under proposals from Ofcom.
BT under investigation for overcharging business customers
BT is under investigation by the telecoms regulator over allegations that it may have overcharged businesses when installing high-speed lines into offices.
Regulators must work together to prevent consumers being exploited – watchdog
The regulators of essential household services must do more to protect consumers and prevent suppliers from using competition as an opportunity to exploit them, a watchdog has said.
Broadcasters have made significant progress toward diversity, says Ofcom boss
A leading boss at broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said he “wouldn’t disagree” with comments made by Sir Lenny Henry about diversity at the UK’s public service broadcasters (PSBs).
Ofcom dismisses Love Island complaints over Maura’s pursuit of Tommy
Ofcom will not investigate the more than 700 complaints made about the Love Island episode which saw Maura Higgins try to kiss Tommy Fury.
BBC and ITV welcome moves for public service prominence
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have welcomed new measures to make public service broadcasters easy to find for viewers.
Love Island recoupling fallout sparks nearly 200 Ofcom complaints
The aftermath of Love Island’s dramatic recoupling has sparked 196 complaints to Ofcom, the watchdog has said.
Mobile customers can switch by text from Monday
Mobile customers can switch provider by sending a text message from Monday under new regulator rules.
Channel 5’s The Sex Business breached broadcasting rules
Channel 5 documentary The Sex Business breached broadcasting rules, watchdog Ofcom has said.
BBC considers ‘additional steps’ in vetting process after Tory leadership debate
The BBC will consider “additional steps” in its vetting process for guests following a debate between Conservative leadership candidates.
Tory leadership debate sparks 31 complaints to Ofcom
The Tory leadership debate broadcast on BBC One drew 31 complaints to Ofcom, the watchdog has said.
Ofcom pledges to stamp out unfair mobile, broadband and TV practices
Telecoms watchdog Ofcom has launched a new set of guidelines for broadband, phone and TV companies as it pledges to stamp out unfair practices in the industry.
Millennial listeners drive boom in podcast popularity
Millennial listeners are behind a dramatic boom in the popularity of podcasts, according to a report by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Millennial listeners drive boom in podcast popularity
Millennial listeners are behind a dramatic boom in the popularity of podcasts, according to a report by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
BBC iPlayer changes get provisional approval
BBC plans to make shows available on iPlayer for longer have been given provisional approval by regulator Ofcom.
Peers to hear from Sir Lenny Henry about media diversity
Peers will hear evidence from Sir Lenny Henry about diversity in the TV industry.
Ofcom boss named new chairwoman of John Lewis Partnership
The John Lewis Partnership has named Sharon White, chief executive of Ofcom, as its next chairwoman.
HMRC blocks fraudsters from mimicking its call centres
Fraudsters will no longer be able to trick the public into thinking they owe HM Revenue and Customs, according to new plans unveiled by the tax authority.
How many days a year do Britons spend online?
Britons spend almost 50 days a year online, a new study has claimed.
Tom Watson calls for Ofcom to become more diverse
Tom Watson has called for TV watchdog Ofcom to “practice what it preaches” and become more diverse.
Good Morning Britain escapes censure over Susannah Constantine swearing
Good Morning Britain has escaped censure by the broadcasting watchdog after Susannah Constantine swore live on air.
Openreach opens up more access to poles and tunnels
Broadband providers will be given more access to Openreach’s telegraph poles and underground tunnels to lay their own high-speed cables, under new plans drawn up by regulator Ofcom.
Telecoms firms to be forced to tell customers about better deals
Broadband, TV, mobile and home phone companies will have to tell customers when their contract is coming to an end and show them the best deals available under new rules unveiled by Ofcom.
Broadband speeds up by almost 20% across the UK
Average broadband speeds received by UK households have risen by almost 20% in the last year, Ofcom has reported.
TalkTalk shamed as best and worst telecoms customer service revealed
TalkTalk has been shamed for the quality of its broadband customer service in industry-wide figures released by Ofcom.
Andrew Neil breached broadcasting rules with false Scottish illiteracy claim
The BBC’s Sunday Politics breached broadcasting rules with misleading claims made by presenter Andrew Neil, a watchdog has found.
BBC submits plans to ‘reinvent’ iPlayer to Ofcom
Making BBC iPlayer programmes available for longer is part of plans to improve the service submitted to Ofcom by the broadcaster.
No investigation over gay Coronation Street character’s death, Ofcom rules
Coronation Street will not be investigated by Ofcom after the soap attracted more than 200 complaints over the killing off of a gay character.