Government blocks reappointment of Channel 4 board members including The King’s Speech director Tom Hooper December 14, 2021 Academy Award-winning director Tom Hooper, and the board’s only person from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, Althea Efunshile, have been blocked by the UK government from re-appointment to the Channel 4 board this evening.
Explainer-in-brief: Behind the tech giants’ headache December 14, 2021 The Online Safety Bill, currently in draft stage, aims to create a framework to regulate harmful content online. The Bill rests on the assumption that if Big Tech companies are not doing enough to protect their users, the government must step in. The Joint Committee working on the draft has chosen Ofcom – the UK [...]
Online harms: Westminster committee calls for online giants to be forced to remove scam ads December 14, 2021 Social media giants should be forced to take down paid-for scam advertisements through new online regulations, according to a joint committee of Lords and MPs. The Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill, a collection of peers and MPs that are scrutinising the government’s proposed online reforms, said Boris Johnson’s government “should introduce legislation [...]
Ofcom revamps satellite rules to gear up for space strategy December 10, 2021 Ofcom has today confirmed changes to change the way it licenses certain satellite systems this morning.
Ofcom packages up better customer protection in line with delivery boom December 9, 2021 Ofcom have proposed new protections this morning to bring stronger guidance for parcel delivery and improve the way firms handle complaints.
Ofcom introduces new regulation to make video sharing platforms safer December 7, 2021 Ofcom has today set out new framework this morning for the regulation of advertising on video sharing platforms (VSPs).
Ofcom appoints new Channel 4 board amid privatisation discussions December 6, 2021 Ofcom has today announced the appointment of four new non-executive directors to the Board of Channel 4 as the broadcaster continues discussions around privatisation.
Lord Rothermere raises final offer in Daily Mail privatisation push December 2, 2021 Lord Rothermere has upped his offer to shareholders as he seeks to privatise the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT).
Ofcom fines O2 £150k for ‘inaccurate and incomplete information’ December 1, 2021 Ofcom has today fined O2 £150,000 for failing to provide complete and accurate information during our investigation into the company's billing issues.
Impartiality continues to be a ‘complex challenge’ for the BBC says Ofcom November 25, 2021 Achieving due impartiality continues to be a “complex challenge” for the BBC, according to an Ofcom report.