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Viewers complain about behaviour of Big Brother housemates to Noky and Trish

The media watchdog Ofcom said more than 1,000 complaints, which cited the behaviour of contestants, were made.

The Independent UK

Streaming giants will be subject to video-on-demand code

The changes will apply similar standards for TV to streaming services.

The Independent UK

BBC documentary about Brink’s-Mat robbery misrepresented lawyer, says Ofcom

The broadcaster has removed a clip from the BBC iPlayer version of The Gold: Inside Story.

The Independent UK

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'Beautiful irony': Journalist kicked off GB News in media freedom of speech segment

VIEWERS have described a broadcaster and journalist being kicked off GB News in a segment focused on freedom of speech in media “beautiful…

The National (Scotland)

I loathe Little Britain, but it shouldn’t be censored – let it fade away for being unfunny

Its relentless fat jokes and female grotesques were dated even when they were first broadcast

The Guardian - UK

Lee Anderson says Little Britain is 'not racist' and 'hilarious'

SENIOR Tory MP Lee Anderson has defended the controversial sketch show Little Britain from accusations of racism – claiming the programme is…

The National (Scotland)

Sentencing of Zara Aleena’s killer ‘upsetting and disturbing’ for TV viewers

An Ofcom study asked audiences to rate TV clips on the level of violence and sexual content.

The Independent UK

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Viewers shock at 'explicitly racist' Little Britain sketch remaining on iPlayer

A SURVEY has found that viewers were shocked at the continued availability of an “explicitly racist” comedy sketch on

The National (Scotland)

Little Britain sketch is ‘explicitly racist and outdated’, Ofcom research finds

Research participants expressed surprise the controversial episode is still on iPlayer.

The Independent UK

BBC responds to Tory MP's complaint over coverage of GB News

THE BBC has responded to a complaint from a Tory MP that it “lacked impartiality” in its reporting on GB News ...

The National (Scotland)

How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?

The legislation places new obligations on social media platforms to keep users, and particularly children, safe online.

The Independent UK

Online Safety Act becomes law in the UK

The new internet safety rules will be overseen by Ofcom.

The Independent UK

Online Safety Bill could become law on Thursday, Ofcom boss says

Dame Melanie Dawes told MPs during a select committee hearing that the Bill could receive royal assent this week.

The Independent UK

Ofcom says GB news is not impartial, but how can that be true? It has every kind of wingnut going

Home to odd Tory MPs and conspiracy theorists, the channel is a broad church – except when it comes to those who follow the rules, says the Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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TechScape: How the UK’s online safety bill aims to clean up the internet

It’s complicated, contentious and sweeping. As the landmark legislation becomes law, here’s a guide to its key rules on everything from pornographic content to protecting children

The National (Scotland)

Lee Anderson interview with Suella Braverman did not break rules, says Ofcom

AN interview between two Tory MPs on GB News did not break broadcasting rules, according to Ofcom.

Evening Standard

GB News show hosted by stand-in presenter Martin Daubney breached impartiality, Ofcom finds

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said the programme did not give ‘due weight’ to a wide range of views on immigration and asylum policy

The National (Scotland)

GB News broke broadcast rules with Laurence Fox stand-in interview, Ofcom says

GB News breached impartiality rules during a programme presented by former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney, who was standing in for Laurence Fox,…

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The Independent UK

Lee Anderson’s GB News interview with Suella Braverman did not break rules, Ofcom says

Ofcom said politicians are allowed to present current affairs programmes as long as they are not standing for election and ‘due impartiality is preserved’

The Independent UK

GB News show hosted by stand-in presenter Martin Daubney breached impartiality

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said the programme did not give ‘due weight’ to a wide range of views on immigration and asylum policy.

The Independent UK

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador ‘potentially misleading’

Husam Zomlot thanked Sky News for the ‘correcting the repeated misrepresentation’ of his words.

The National (Scotland)

Sky News issues statement over Kay Burley's Palestinian ambassador comments

SKY News has issued a statement after more than 1500 complaints were made to Ofcom after Kay Burley misrepresented the Palestinian ambassador on her…

The National (Scotland)

More than 1500 complaints over Kay Burley's Palestinian ambassador comments

More than 1,500 complaints have been received by Ofcom after Kay Burley made comments about the Palestinian ambassador on her show.

The Independent UK

Kay Burley’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador receive 1,500 complaints

The media watchdog said a total of 1,537 complaints were made after Breakfast With Kay Burley on Sky News on October 10.

The Independent UK

Ofcom’s online safety supervision director suspended after posts about Israel

Fadzai Madzingira was appointed by media watchdog Ofcom in June 2023 and has now been suspended.

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