As political pressure mounts, the BBC faces a critical test of its independence. Explore the broadcaster's strategies to uphold impartiality and public trust in a polarised era. Read the full analysis.
Ofcom reveals 2025's most complained-about TV moments, with ITV shows sparking seven of the top ten. Love Island's alleged bullying dominates the list. Discover the full ranking and viewer backlash.
Ofcom reveals Love Island generated 30% of all complaints in 2025, with bullying allegations dominating. See the full list of most controversial shows.
The European Union unveils a landmark plan to regulate short-term holiday lets, aiming to free up housing and tackle the affordability crisis across member states. Read the full details.
A damning Ofcom report reveals not one tech platform believes it's high risk for suicide or self-harm content, as campaigners slam 'abysmal' self-regulation. Urgent action demanded to protect children online.
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1 million for inadequate age checks on its adult websites. The regulator demands immediate action to protect children online under the Online Safety Act.
A new analysis shows over 800,000 UK children aged 3-5 use social media. Experts call it 'deeply alarming' and demand action. Read the full report and what it means for parents.
UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.
Ofcom urges platforms to use 'timeouts' and 'prompts' to fight abuse against women. Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns firms are 'complicit' if they fail to act. Read the full story.
UK regulator Ofcom urges tech firms to tackle the 'significant and widespread' online abuse targeting women and girls. New guidance recommends prompts, timeouts, and better blocking tools. #OnlineSafety
Ofcom publishes new guidance urging tech firms to combat online abuse against women. Critics demand mandatory rules. Read the full story and key recommendations.
UK regulator Ofcom issues urgent guidance demanding technology companies protect women from 'significant and widespread' online abuse. New measures include content prompts and blocking tools.
Tech Secretary Liz Kendall urges Ofcom to fully implement the Online Safety Act, warning of AI chatbot risks to children and delayed enforcement. Action is needed to protect young people online.
Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.
Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade launches extraordinary attack on BBC's political impartiality, claiming broadcaster fails to understand parliamentary democracy and exhibits 'massive left-wing bias' in landmark speech.
The UK's communications regulator has issued a stern warning to ministers over their failure to provide crucial data needed to tackle Britain's digital divide and improve mobile coverage.
Broadcaster TalkTV has been found in breach of impartiality rules by Ofcom after making unsubstantiated allegations about cancelled local elections on its political programme.
Channel 4's Hollyoaks sparks viewer outrage and regulatory complaints after airing disturbing scenes depicting sexual violence and murder in prime time slot.
UK regulator Ofcom unveils strict new online safety rules requiring social media platforms and search engines to implement robust age verification and content moderation systems to shield children from harmful material.
UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom launches investigation into BBC's coverage of Gaza hospital blast amid complaints about impartiality and accuracy in reporting.
UK media regulator Ofcom launches investigation into BBC's reporting of Hamas's October assault on Israel, examining potential due impartiality breaches across television and iPlayer platforms.
The BBC confronts potential regulatory action from Ofcom following complaints about its documentary 'The Hidden Truth: Gaza's Unseen War,' accused of misrepresenting Hamas and lacking impartiality in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The BBC faces regulatory action after failing to disclose Hamas connections of narrators in controversial Gaza documentary, breaching broadcasting standards.
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail after investigation reveals systematic failures in first and second class letter deliveries across the UK.
Ofcom reveals alarming new statistics showing nearly half of UK adults have encountered AI voice cloning technology, with scammers increasingly using it to impersonate family members in emergency-style fraud attempts.
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
The BBC confronts significant Ofcom complaints after Bob Vylan's politically charged BRIT Awards performance on BBC One, testing broadcast boundaries and free speech.
UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Channel 4's controversial reality show 'Open House: The Great Sex Experiment' after receiving numerous complaints about its sexually explicit content and boundaries-pushing format.