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News consumption in the UK - Ofcom
Jul 20, 2023 · This series of reports looks at UK adults' consumption across television, radio, print, social media and other websites or apps. We look at the UK news market as a whole, but also publish individual reports for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Ofcom finds GB News in breach of broadcasting rules for a second …
An Ofcom investigation has today found the Mark Steyn programme, which first aired on GB News on 4 October 2022, in breach of our broadcasting rules. The programme included an interview between presenter, Mark Steyn, and a guest, Dr Naomi Wolf.
Ofcom investigation into GB News’ Mark Steyn programme
Mar 16, 2023 · Ofcom has today opened an investigation into an episode of the Mark Steyn programme broadcast on GB News on 4 October 2022. We consider that comments made during an interview with author and journalist Dr Naomi Wolf about the coronavirus vaccine rollout raise potential issues under our Broadcasting Code.
The Ofcom Broadcasting Code (with the Cross-promotion Code …
Dec 31, 2020 · The Ofcom Broadcasting Code ("the Code") covers all programmes broadcast on or after 23:00 on 31 December 2020. We have also published guidance for broadcasters on the Ofcom Broadcasting Code which can be viewed in each section of the Code below.
Section five: Due impartiality and due accuracy - Ofcom
Mar 16, 2023 · Due impartiality and due accuracy in news. 5.1: News, in whatever form, must be reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality. 5.2: Significant mistakes in news should normally be acknowledged and corrected on air quickly (or, in the case of BBC ODPS, corrected quickly).
Make a complaint - Ofcom
Ofcom may be able to help you complain about or report issues relating to: phone, broadband and postal services; TV, radio and on-demand programmes; interference to wireless devices; or something you have seen on an online service, website or app.
Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked mid-contract price rises
Dec 12, 2023 · Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked mid-contract price rises. Ofcom also reveals that take-up of social tariffs more than doubled in the last year, but millions of eligible customers remain unaware of them.
Update on Ofcom investigations into broadcaster campaigns
Sep 25, 2023 · Ofcom opened an investigation into GB News on 7 July following a complaint relating to its ‘Don’t Kill Cash’ campaign. This article has been updated to reflect we have now opened five further investigations into the channel for this campaign.
Half of low-income households in the dark over broadband social …
Apr 24, 2023 · More than half of low-income households are in the dark about bargain broadband deals that could save them around £200 a year, with just 5% of eligible households signed up to a discounted package. These special offers, known as social tariffs, are available to an estimated 4.3 million households that receive one of a range of government benefits.