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Millions of low income families missing out on £144 annual Broadband discount

Many providers offer discounted 'social tariffs' to those on certain benefits

Liverpool Echo

Millions of people on Universal Credit missing out on £144 annual broadband discount

Ofcom said the ‘social tariffs’ are currently available to around 4.2 million households across the UK.

Daily Record

4.1million people are missing out on average £144 broadband discount

Just 55,000 people have taken up the offer to slash a household bill

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Millions of low-income families ‘missing out on annual broadband saving’

New research from Ofcom has revealed only 1% of eligible households have taken up special discounted broadband packages.

The Independent UK

Four million people on Universal Credit missing out on £144 discount on broadband bills

Currently six broadband providers – BT, Community Fibre, G.Network, Hyperoptic, KCOM and Virgin Media O2 – offer social tariffs for those who may struggle to keep up with their bills

Daily Mirror

Many UK homes cut back on essentials to pay for TV, phones and internet

Ofcom research highlights pressure on household finances as consumers face inflation-busting bills

The Guardian - UK

BrewDog lodging complaint with BBC and Ofcom over 'hatchet job' documentary

Chief executive hits back at the 'false claims' reported in recent programme

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Price hike fears as Ofcom softens stance on mobile firm mergers

Regulator was previously opposed to there being fewer than four big firms as competition kept prices down

The Guardian - UK

Online Safety Bill: UK’s new porn age verification plans explained

The government has revived plans to make pornography websites carry out age checks, which would require British users to provide data such as their credit card or passport details to prove they are over 18.

Evening Standard

This Morning hit with Ofcom complaints over unvaccinated carer

The way Vernon dealt with the guest sparked a backlash

Liverpool Echo

ITV's This Morning swamped with over 100 Ofcom complaints after 'anti-vax' segment

This Morning, hosted by Vernon Kay and Rochelle Humes that day, has been swamped with over 100 Ofcom complaints after an unvaccinated care worker appeared on the ITV daytime show last week

Daily Mirror

Cost of living crisis hits household confidence; UK trade with Germany falls; FTSE 100 at two-year high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

Broadband from TalkTalk and Shell most complained about, says Ofcom

TalkTalk was also named the landline provider with the most complaints

Birmingham Post

TalkTalk and Shell receive most broadband complaints – Ofcom

New figures released by regulator Ofcom show that TalkTalk and Shell Energy received the most broadband complaints for the last quarter.

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Daily Mirror

Porn sites must now prove UK users are over 18 - here's how it will work

Marking Safer Internet Day, digital minister Chris Philp confirmed the draft Online Safety Bill will be strengthened to require all sites with pornographic content put 'robust checks' in place to ensure users are 18 or over

The Independent UK

TV watchdog Ofcom says it wants to regulate Netflix after Jimmy Carr outrage

Regulator cannot currently sanction online streaming services in the same way as TV and radio broadcasters

The Independent UK

Ofcom chief: There would be ‘real value’ in regulating Netflix

Dame Melanie Dawes spoke to Channel 4 News about the recent backlash towards streaming services.

Daily Record

Holly Willoughby's most complained about outfits including the gown BBC was forced to apologise for

Some prudish viewers have been so shocked at the sight of Holly's chest they took to broadcasting regulator Ofcom to make an official complaint.

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Daily Mirror

Holly Willoughby's most complained about dresses - and gown BBC was forced to apologise for

Holly Willoughby always pulls off a stunning look when she hosts shows - and while most fans agree she looks fantastic, some prudish viewers moan about the sight of her chest, even taking their complaint to Ofcom

Chronicle Live

EastEnders' grisly Tina plot has BBC viewers predicting soap will be hit with Ofcom complaints

Friday night's episode of EastEnders had viewers predicting the BBC soap will be hit with Ofcom complaints

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade has ‘kept his hat in the ring’ for role of Ofcom chair

Former BBC head says he had ‘second thoughts’ until he realised Sue Gray would be in charge of the appointment

The Independent UK

Social media firms face fines for failing to stop revenge porn under new laws

Changes will also remove risk of prosecution for consenting adults sending ‘sexts’

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Vine swamped with more Ofcom complaints after Covid jab debate enrages viewers

Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom has received 761 complaints from viewers who tuned into Channel 5's Jeremy Vine on last Monday

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom to investigate Channel 4 over weeks-long subtitles outage

Channel to explain why it failed to provide subtitles for several weeks after equipment was damaged

Wales Online

Ofcom to investigate Channel 4 over extended subtitles outage

The broadcaster experienced a number of major problems with its subtitling, signing and audio descriptions after issues at the centre that handles its playout services

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