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Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

July 12, 2026

Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals

Ofcom says more than half of UK adults have encountered potentially fraudulent ads online.

July 10, 2026

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks

Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.

July 9, 2026

Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.

July 8, 2026

Married at First Sight Australia allegations 'disturbing', says country's watchdog

The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them "deeply concerning".

June 15, 2026

Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says

Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi.

June 3, 2026

Porn company fined £600,000 by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom said Youngtek Solutions Ltd did not have checks between July and September 2025, but has since brought in verification.

May 27, 2026

TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom

YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.

May 21, 2026

Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees

Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.

May 7, 2026

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

The popular messaging service told the BBC in a statement it "categorically denies Ofcom's accusations".

April 21, 2026

Fewer UK adults posting on social media, Ofcom finds

Some experts believe it highlights a social media shift as platforms boost short video.

April 2, 2026

Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far.

February 23, 2026

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Why switching to save money is easier than you might think

Seeking out a better deal from your broadband, pay TV and energy suppliers? While you know it could save hundreds of pounds, you might be wondering if it's worth the hassle. But often it only needs o

bbc.co.ukJuly 13, 2026

Big tech must deal with scam ads under Ofcom proposals

Platforms like YouTube, Instagram and TikTok will need to take action to deal with scam adverts, under new proposals from Ofcom. The regulator has published draft measures it says big tech should tak

bbc.co.ukJuly 10, 2026

Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks

Ofcom has fined the operator of a pornography site £630,000 for failing to properly check the ages of its users. Sites allowing adult content, including porn, have had to use "highly effective" age a

bbc.co.ukJuly 9, 2026

Virgin Media fined £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts

Virgin Media has been fined £28m for repeatedly preventing customers from cancelling contracts, Ofcom said. It said millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three

bbc.co.ukJuly 8, 2026

Widespread struggle to gain effective connectivity on UK trains

Halfpoint - stock.adobe.com A study from UK comms regulator Ofcom is calling for mobile companies, local authorities and other key nationwide stakeholder effort to improve the quality and reliability

computerweekly.comJune 7, 2026

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June 3, 2026 By Nik Roseveare Mobile networks typically offer a poor-quality service to train passengers, according to research from media regulator Ofcom, which has called for a nationwide effort t

advanced-television.comJune 7, 2026

Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings

Ofcom has fined a porn company £1.35m for failing to introduce proper age verification measures on its websites. The media regulator said 8579 LLC's sites did not have "highly effective" methods to c

bbc.comFebruary 24, 2026