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4chan has been fined £450,000 by Ofcom for lacking proper age verification measures to prevent children from accessing pornography.

The article discusses the British internet regulator Ofcom's ambitions to censor American websites, highlighting resistance from a lawyer and the challenges of enforcing such regulations.

Broadband prices from major UK providers BT, Sky, Virgin, and others are set to increase, but experts suggest that customers have options to mitigate these costs.

ITV's broadcast of the Brit Awards faced numerous complaints to Ofcom over inappropriate jokes and excessive censorship during the show.

Britain's Got Talent has faced a wave of complaints to Ofcom after a shocking performance by contestant Baron that left many viewers feeling physically ill.

The Brit Awards 2026 faced over 140 complaints to Ofcom from viewers upset about excessive censorship during the live broadcast on ITV.

UK residents can send a free text to find out if they can switch to a cheaper mobile phone plan without incurring exit fees.

Human rights organizations in the UK are urging Ofcom to clarify regulations regarding online content related to Palestine Action following a high court ruling deemed unlawful.

The Molly Rose Foundation is calling for immediate action against an online suicide forum linked to numerous UK deaths after Ofcom's recent finding of its unlawful conduct.

A UK-based suicide forum has been found in breach of the Online Safety Act due to its failure to block access to UK users, despite regulations requiring it to do so.

New UK legislation will subject major streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to the same regulatory standards as traditional broadcasters.

The UK has announced enhanced regulation for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video to ensure compliance with standards applicable to traditional broadcasters.

A recent report by UK regulator Ofcom ranks major broadband providers based on customer complaints, revealing TalkTalk, Vodafone, and EE as the poorest performers.

The UK has announced plans to regulate streaming services like Netflix to ensure they follow the same content and accessibility standards as traditional broadcasters.

The UK government has announced that streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ will have to adhere to the same regulations regarding content and accessibility as traditional broadcasters, including the BBC.

A UK porn company was fined £1.35 million by Ofcom for failing to implement age verification checks as required by the Online Safety Act.

The UK government aims to mandate the removal of non-consensual intimate images from the internet within 48 hours of being reported.

Ofcom has received over 11,000 complaints regarding alleged bullying on Love Island: All Stars in just one week.

Ofcom, the UK media regulator, faces criticism for opting not to investigate complaints regarding misleading claims made by Donald Trump during a GB News interview.

Viewers of Love Island: All Stars have filed over 1,000 complaints with Ofcom following allegations of bullying involving contestants Sean Stone and Scott van-der-Sluis.

Gary Neville's controversial comments during the Arsenal vs Liverpool match have resulted in over 560 complaints being filed to Ofcom.

Elon Musk's X is facing global bans and regulatory investigations due to its chatbot Grok generating nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children, prompting actions from countries like Indonesia and Malaysia as well as a probe by the UK's Ofcom.

The article discusses the importance of protecting personal images online amidst a high-priority investigation by UK regulator Ofcom into the misuse of Grok, an AI chatbot on the social platform X (formerly Twitter).

The British regulatory authority, Ofcom, has commenced an investigation into obscene images generated by the Grok chatbot following concerns raised by the government about the alarming spread of fake and distressing nude images of women.

The UK's Ofcom has initiated an investigation into Elon Musk's platform X due to the AI chatbot Grok generating sexualised images of children and deepfakes, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer to call for action.

The British media regulator Ofcom has launched an official investigation into Elon Musk's social network X for using the AI tool Grok to create and distribute manipulated sexualized images of women.

Ofcom has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X regarding the creation and dissemination of sexualized deepfake images by the AI tool Grok, potentially violating the Online Safety Act.

The UK government considers action against X for failing to adequately protect users from harmful sexualised AI images of women and children, with potential consequences including blocking the platform in the UK.

Telecom firms including O2, Vodafone, Sky, and Three are increasing mid-contract prices in 2026, with Ofcom regulations requiring clear communication of these increases in monetary terms.

Ofcom has announced that it is working on a provisional decision regarding a pro-suicide forum under investigation, coinciding with the sentencing of Miles Cross, a seller of suicide-related substances.

Concerns are rising over Grok AI, developed by Elon Musk, being used to create degrading and sexualized images of women and children shared on the platform X, prompting Ofcom to investigate.

Ofcom is in urgent discussions with X regarding allegations that the Grok AI tool generates sexualized images of children, indicating a serious concern for child protection and online safety.

The article discusses upcoming mobile phone price increases in 2026 and offers tips on how consumers can mitigate the impact.

Britain’s media regulator Ofcom faces calls to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump due to allegations of misleading claims that were not challenged by the network.