Fact check: Social media proposal is not Government policy The Bill has been proposed by a Liberal Democrat peer. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Adopt A Kiosk Scheme: Britain’s red phone boxes find new roles; over 7,200 now reused Britain's classic red telephone boxes are being revitalized through a community adoption scheme. More than seven thousand kiosks have been transformed into essential services like libraries and public defibrillators. Although many boxes have found new purposes, some still play a crucial role in enabling emergency calls, particularly in rural areas.… The Times of India · Sep 16
AI is ‘supercharging’ online harms against children, regulator says Artificial intelligence has been halting progress on children’s safety online, Ofcom bosses warned The Independent UK · Sep 15
AI Nude Images Are Becoming a Women's Safety Crisis — Schools, Platforms and Police Are Still Catching Up AI-generated nude images are increasingly being used to sexually abuse women and girls, with victims facing harassment and blackmail as schools, platforms and police struggle to respond. International Business Times UK · Sep 13
3.5 million switch broadband or landline provider as cost of living bites Ofcom’s data also shows that 4% of telecoms customers missed a payment last quarter as many struggled with the rising cost of living. The Independent UK · Sep 11
Liz Truss relaunches podcast on channel of broadcaster famous for ‘grow concrete’ exchange Podcast is now on YouTube site of Mike Graham, fired from TalkTV after racist post appeared on his Facebook page The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
Ofcom 'Reviewing' Upskirting Website Showing Hundreds of Women and Underaged Girls Filmed Across London Ofcom is reviewing online services after a Metro investigation found a website hosting upskirting videos filmed in London. The regulator is assessing compliance with the Online Safety Act. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
Channel 4's controversial ADHD 'myth' documentary sparks 10,000 Ofcom complaints Documentary that claimed understanding of ADHD as a neurodevelopmental disorder was ‘not supported by the evidence’ was met with immediate backlash Evening Standard · Sep 2
Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com 'exposes security gaps' A CONSUMER watchdog has said it uncovered “systemic security failures” on Booking.com after it was able to set up and accept payment for a fake… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com highlights security failures Consumer watchdog Which? set up and accepted payment for fake listing for ‘1 bed apartment in heart of London’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Tourists duped by fake 10 Downing Street listing on Booking.com A fake review described the stay as ‘exceptional’ and made a reference to how enjoyable it was ‘hanging out with Larry the Cat’ The Independent UK · Sep 1
Watchdog set up Downing Street listing on Booking.com to expose security gaps Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined ‘1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London’. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Ofcom ‘refused commissioner’s requests to see tech companies’ risk assessments’ Dame Rachel De Souza has threatened to use her statutory powers to access the risk assessments. Evening Standard · Sep 1
Speeding for online glory: the internet subculture where young men drive dangerously for likes Social media trend feeds on footage shot from cars racing down busy roads, with potentially lethal consequences The Guardian - UK · Aug 25
Evening Standard · Aug 24 Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Ofcom to investigate Sky over ‘haranguing’ of Farage’s daughter Last month, Mr Farage said he had ‘never been angrier in my life’ as he complained about media treatment of his family
Evening Standard · Aug 21 Ofcom investigating Sky News over ‘harassment’ of daughter, Nigel Farage says The Reform UK leader said on Facebook that he was ‘appalled’ by the way members of his family were treated.
Evening Standard · Aug 21 Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but makes progress amid overhaul The group delivered 85% of first-class deliveries the next day and 91.4% of second-class mail within three working days during the first quarter.
The Independent UK · Aug 21 Royal Mail fails delivery targets yet again despite ‘encouraging’ signs under £500 million overhaul Royal Mail recently committed to satisfying Ofcom’s targets by May 2027 under a five-year, £500 million investment plan
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Channel 4 faces backlash over ‘most controversial show of the year’ ‘The Great ADHD Myth?’ sees its presenter speak to medical professionals who are sceptical about the disorder
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? backlash grows as charity urges viewers to complain Documentary claims that the ‘current understanding of ADHD’ is ‘not supported by the evidence’ according to many ‘respected’ experts
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 Who Is Max Pemberton? NHS Psychiatrist Who Challenges Tenet That ADHD Is a Medical Condition Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?' questions ADHD's status as a neurodevelopmental disorder, sparking controversy and backlash from ADHD UK and medical professionals.
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 King Charles Death Hoax Leaves Radio Caroline Facing Ofcom Breach After 'Very Significant' Broadcasting Blunder Radio Caroline breached Ofcom rules by accidentally broadcasting a false announcement of King Charles III's death, followed by the national anthem and silence. The incident was attributed to a technical error.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Nudify apps available on Apple Store allow users to create rape and sexual assault videos Exclusive: Campaigners say app creators are allowing women and children to be violated, abused and harmed