Streaming services to be subject to same regulation as broadcasters in UK
New UK legislation will subject major streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to the same regulatory standards as traditional broadcasters.
Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video to come under stricter regulation in UK
The UK has announced enhanced regulation for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video to ensure compliance with standards applicable to traditional broadcasters.
Britain's 'worst' broadband confirmed - where does your provider rank on the list?
A recent report by UK regulator Ofcom ranks major broadband providers based on customer complaints, revealing TalkTalk, Vodafone, and EE as the poorest performers.
United Kingdom will regulate Netflix
The UK has announced plans to regulate streaming services like Netflix to ensure they follow the same content and accessibility standards as traditional broadcasters.
UK government: Netflix to comply with traditional broadcasting regulations
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.
Porn company handed record fine by UK regulator for failing to verify ages
A UK porn company was fined ยฃ1.35 million by Ofcom for failing to implement age verification checks as required by the Online Safety Act.
The United Kingdom wants illegal images removed within two days
The UK government aims to mandate the removal of non-consensual intimate images from the internet within 48 hours of being reported.
Love Island: All Stars receives 11,000 Ofcom complaints in a week amid 'bullying' row
Ofcom has received over 11,000 complaints regarding alleged bullying on Love Island: All Stars in just one week.
Ofcom under fire after refusing to investigate โmisleadingโ GB News Trump interview
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.
Love Island: All Stars viewers flood Ofcom with over 1,000 complaints amid bullying row
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 sparks huge complaints with 'whack him' comment in Arsenal vs Liverpool clash
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 faces bans and investigations over nonconsensual bikini images
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.
How to protect your family photos from AI misuse as Grok investigation is fast tracked
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).
Grok: The British Authority for Internet Safety Launches Investigation into the Obscene Images of X's Chatbot
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.
UK probes Elon Musk's X over 'disgusting' sexualised AI images created by Grok
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.
British regulator investigates X over sexualized images created using Grok
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.
UK regulator launches probe into Elon Musk's X over Grok deepfake images
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.
UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children
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.
Broadband and mobile price rises 2026 including O2, Vodafone, Sky, Three and more
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 issue update on investigation into sick forum as suicide substance seller is jailed
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.
Elon Muskโs Grok AI is used to digitally undress images of women and children
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 in urgent talks with X over claims AI tool Grok generates โundressedโ images of children
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.
How to beat mobile hikes in 2026 and a top tip to avoid the price increases
The article discusses upcoming mobile phone price increases in 2026 and offers tips on how consumers can mitigate the impact.
Ofcom urged to investigate GB News Trump interview over inaccuracy claims
Britainโs 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.