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 The Independent UK · Jun 1
Are STV 'throwing away a Scottish media success story with watchdog's support'? STV have been accused of "throwing away" a "Scottish media success story" because of financial worries after Ofcom confirmed the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 1
Media regulator approves STV plan for news programme changes Ofcom approved the broadcaster’s bid to change its flagship news programme. Evening Standard · Jun 1
Media regulator approves STV plans to cut north of Scotland news programme STV will be allowed to go ahead with controversial cuts to its news output ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 1
‘New chapter’ for Royal Mail as deal on pay and working arrangements agreed Royal Mail workers have agreed a 4.5 per cent pay offer The Independent UK · May 30
Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets but hails progress amid £500m plan Royal Mail has pledged to meet new delivery targets by May next year as part of a £500 million investment plan. Evening Standard · May 29
Britain ‘to stop short of full social media ban for under-16s’ and outlaw addictive features instead The government has been looking closely at the results of the Australian policy on social media - which includes a complete ban for under-16s The Independent UK · May 27
One in ten girls threatened with having nude photos of them shared, shocking data reveals Exclusive: Data from children’s charity Barnardo’s shows one in 10 girls in the UK have been threatened with having nude pictures of themselves shared The Independent UK · May 26
Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’ Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams The Independent UK · May 26
The internet is not safe for children, say UK police bosses Leading police agencies say that tech companies not doing enough to protect children from harm online. Euronews · May 24
Ex-Ofcom chair warns of reality TV ‘exploitation’ after Married At First Sight claims Lord Grade, former chairman of Ofcom, has warned that reality television producers are at risk of “crossing a line into exploitation and taking risks with the public’s mental health.” His comments follow allegations of sexual misconduct and rape made by former participants of Married At First Sight (MAFS) UK ,… The Independent UK · May 22
Ofcom issued ultimatum over Royal Mail’s ‘unacceptable’ performance and post delays Between April 2025 to January 2026, 74.9 per cent of first class mail was delivered the next day The Independent UK · May 21
Tech firms failed two generations of teenagers on safety, crime chief warns The government’s public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s closes next week The Independent UK · May 21
Tui ends sponsorship of Married at First Sight after sexual misconduct allegations Travel firm exits partnership after Panorama revealed allegations by three women against on-screen husbands The Guardian - UK · May 21
Evening Standard · May 21 Married At First Sight spin-off remains in pre-production, Channel 4 says The broadcaster announced the launch of Second Marriage At First Sight in February.
Evening Standard · May 21 Tui ends sponsorship of Channel 4’s Married At First Sight UK and Australia It comes after a BBC Panorama documentary raised allegations of sexual misconduct and rape regarding the reality show.
The Independent UK · May 21 Ofcom boss says Married At First Sight UK allegations are a ‘wake-up call’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 21 Married At First Sight allegations raise ‘really serious concerns’, says Ofcom boss All three men deny the allegations, which were revealed in a BBC Panorama programme
Evening Standard · May 21 Married At First Sight allegations raise serious concerns, says Ofcom boss Dame Melanie Dawes said the regulator will tighten up guidance if necessary.
The Independent UK · May 21 Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube ‘still not safe enough’ for children in new report The regulator vowed to ‘force through’ more changes and accused some big tech firms of ‘failing’ to take steps to protect children
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Incoming Ofcom chair vows to take on ‘tech bros’ Ian Cheshire says media regulator must address perception it has been complacent and slow on online safety
TechRadar · May 20 Looking for a better broadband deal? New report shows these are the firms who might be willing to haggle for a better price Vodafone is most likely to offer you a discount of all broadband providers, but it’s also one of the most complained about.
International Business Times UK · May 20 Is King Charles Dead? UK Radio Station Triggers Panic After Claiming Monarch Had Died Radio Caroline mistakenly announced the death of King Charles, causing confusion before issuing an apology. The error was attributed to a computer malfunction that triggered emergency protocols.
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Channel 4 boss apologises after Married at First Sight sexual misconduct allegations Priya Dogra says she believes channel acted appropriately, but that she is ‘deeply sorry’ for distress of participants
The Independent UK · May 20 Channel 4 facing more pressure amid MAFS UK allegations – what we know IN FULL