Ofcom says uncensored use of N-word in BBC news report was ‘unjustified’
Ofcom has ruled the controversial use of the N-word in a BBC news report last summer was “unjustified”. But the…
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Journalists among 4,000 to make Ofcom complaints over ITV’s Harry and Meghan interview
Newspaper and TV journalists are among more than 4,000 people who have made complaints to Ofcom about Oprah’s Winfrey’s interview…
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Ofcom fines Chinese state broadcaster CGTN £225,000 for biased Hong Kong protest coverage and airing forced confession
Ofcom has fined Chinese state broadcaster CGTN a total of £225,000 for breaching fairness, privacy and due impartiality requirements in…
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Ofcom says no further action required over Emily Maitlis Cummings monologue
Ofcom has said “no further regulatory action” is required over Emily Maitlis’ controversial Newsnight monologue about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip…
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China bans BBC World News TV channel in response to Ofcom ban on China Global TV
Ofcom has revoked the UK broadcasting licence of Chinese state-backed channel China Global Television Network (known as CGTN). The move,…
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New Ofcom ‘duty of care’ rules to protect TV show participants will apply to news in ‘exceptional circumstances’
Ofcom has said new “duty of care” rules despite their arguments they could have a “chilling effect” on reporting. The…
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Ofcom suggests streaming services like Netflix could provide public service news
Streaming services such as Netflix could provide public service content in future, the TV regulator has said, amid an uncertain…
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Birmingham’s New Style Radio condemned by Ofcom over two-hour show promoting Coronavirus conspiracy theories
Ofcom is considering whether to fine a Birmingham community radio station after a presenter spent two hours discussing Covid-19 conspiracy…
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