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Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt soars – NAO

The watchdog said Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom must strengthen support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances.

Evening Standard

Warning millions of UK households missing out on energy bill support as debt climbs to £7bn

Watchdog says household energy debt has risen 118% since start of Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Stop spreading illegal content during terror attacks, social media giants told

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UK regulator orders social media firms to adopt measures to stop viral illegal content

Ofcom move follows concerns about misinformation and online claims over police response to Henry Nowak stabbing

The Guardian - UK

Tech firms must act to stop spread of illegal content in a crisis, watchdog says

Ofcom says it has beefed up rules on how platforms must respond to ‘spikes in illegal content during a crisis’

The Independent UK

Tech firms in UK must have plan for illegal content spikes during crises like Southport: regulator

British tech firms must now have crisis response plans for surges in illegal online content, following the 2024 Southport riots. Regulator Ofcom announced strengthened rules requiring platforms to deploy temporary teams and boost moderation during emergencies. Larger platforms will also establish dedicated communication channels for law enforcement, ensuring swift action…

The Economic Times

'Standing By Is Not an Option': Starmer Warns Tech Firms Over Failure to Prevent Children Sharing Explicit Images Online

UK PM Keir Starmer urges tech firms to boost child online safety, warning new laws may follow if explicit image-sharing safeguards are not improved.

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Ofcom warns social media firms over online abuse during World Cup

Ofcom has written to social media companies to remind them of their responsibilities regarding online abuse and said it will monitor measures taken during the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom issue warning to social media sites over abuse during World Cup

The online platforms will be ‘held to account’ by the watchdog if they fail to protect players and presenters during the tournament

The Independent UK

'The Kids Have Now Left Home': UK Dad Receives the Parenting Magazine He Ordered 19 Years Late as Children Head to University

A parenting magazine ordered in 2007 arrived 19 years late, highlighting Royal Mail's ongoing service issues amid regulatory scrutiny and financial penalties.

International Business Times UK

Delivery pain for UK dad as baby magazine arrives 19 years late

Paul Edwards ordered the publication before the birth of his son in 2007, but experienced pregnant pause before receiving it this week

The Guardian - UK

‘Free of the shackles’: Michael Grade’s GB News defence raises concerns over relaxing of Ofcom rules

Former figures at regulator voice disquiet after series of provocative interviews by recently departed chair

The Guardian - UK

Connectivity is so bad that passengers often go ‘off grid’ on UK trains

A new study found that mobile performance on trains is poor, and on board wifi is no better

The Independent UK

GMB to 'poach' This Morning star in huge 'shake-up' amid pressure to 'sack' Ed Balls over backlash

Ed Balls was recently blasted for his ‘shocking’ clash with a politician on GMB, sparking dozens of Ofcom complaints

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New chairman of Ofcom Sir Ian Cheshire ‘honoured and delighted’ to take on role

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed Sir Ian will take over as the head of the communications watchdog.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan warns of ‘lost generation of young men’ as he backs social media ban

The London mayor said tech firms must prove their services are safe for children or face a ban on being available to under-16s

The Independent UK

Girls with additional needs ‘at significant risk from social media algorithms’

Exclusive: Girls with additional needs including special educational needs and mental health problems risk being sucked into a ‘cycle’ of harmful online content, report warns

The Independent UK

Online misogyny risks ‘lost generation of young men’, Sadiq Khan warns as he calls for under-16s social media ban

The Mayor of London has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to bring in an Australia-style ban

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Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom ex-chair: broadcasters embarrassed by GB News following ‘majority agenda’

Michael Grade dismisses impartiality concerns, saying rightwing channel faces same rules as BBC, Sky and ITN

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney 'deeply concerned' after STV regional news cuts approved

The First Minister has written to Ofcom following the decision to accept STV’s proposals to alter their regional programming commitments

The Independent UK

Swinney ‘extremely disappointed’ and ‘deeply concerned’ about STV changes

Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out after regulator Ofcom approved changes to STV news services for the north of Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail investigated again as almost a quarter of first-class post arrives late

Latest figures show the company’s delivery performance has worsened compared with the previous year

The Independent UK

Royal Mail under investigation as nearly quarter of first-class post deliveries delayed

Royal Mail announced last week that it had missed targets for another year running

Evening Standard

Ofcom launches investigation into Royal Mail delivery target failures

Royal Mail announced last week that it had missed targets for another year running.

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