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    UK business calls for automatic recompense for broadband outages

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    Ofcom bans mid-contract phone and broadband price rises linked to inflation

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    In a new industrial revolution, Ofcom’s children’s code is not ambitious enough

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  • Wednesday, 24 April, 2024
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  • Thursday, 18 April, 2024
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    Ofcom report reinforces online safety concerns as social media apps show significant growth among youngest

  • Monday, 18 March, 2024
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    GB News breached rules over politicians as news presenters, finds Ofcom

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  • Monday, 4 March, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 9 January, 2024
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    Ofcom poaches Big Tech staff in push to enforce new internet curbs

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  • Wednesday, 20 December, 2023
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    Complaints about British TV shows double in 2023

    GB News broke media rules more times than any other broadcaster

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  • Thursday, 14 December, 2023
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    Ofcom’s investigation comes amid intensified efforts to protect children from harmful online material

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  • Tuesday, 12 December, 2023
    Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked price rises in mobile contracts

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  • Tuesday, 5 December, 2023
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