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Morning View

Editorial: The Telegraph newspapers must not fall to the Abu Dhabi bid

House of Commons

Protect Six Nations for free-to-air TV, MP says

Over a third of NI children aged 8 to 17 have seen something online they felt was ‘worrying or nasty’. Ofcom now has new powers to hold tech firms to account over content that is illegal and shouldn’t be served up to children or adults

Jonathan Rose: Ofcom will work for everyone’s online safety

45 phone boxes in Northern Ireland are currently available for communities to adopt for just £1. Since BT introduced its Adopt a Kiosk programme, around 30 phone boxes have already been taken on by communities in Northern Ireland for just £1 each. Redundant phone boxes have been adopted and turned into a range of facilities over the years, from defibrillator units and libraries, to mini art galleries and local museums

BT reveals 45 kiosks up for grabs in NI, as red phone box marks 100th birthday

Love Island winners Jess and Sammy

Love Island hit with 1,000 Ofcom complaints - here’s why

Derry Girls was the most-watched TV programme in Northern Ireland last year, according to an Ofcom report

Derry Girls most watched programme in Northern Ireland: Ofcom

Ofcom has launched an investigation into BT after a nationwide disruption to emergency call services over the weekend. (Photo by Leon Neal - Pool/Getty Images)

Investigation launched to look into 999 calls failure by BT

Morning View

Editorial: Ofcom was right not to censure 'terribly white' comment

Adjoa Andoh

Ofcom take no action over Adjoa Andoh’s coronation balcony comment

Ofcom will not be taking action after receiving more than 8,000 complaints about the actress saying the Buckingham Palace balcony is "terribly white" during ITV's coverage of the coronation, the watchdog has said

Ofcom will not take action on Adjoa Andoh’s coronation coverage comments

The coronation of King Charles recieved more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

King Charles coronation receives more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

Roisin and Joe on Gogglebox.

Gogglebox hit with Ofcom complaints over star’s Coronation comments

Adjoa Andoh

Bridgerton star’s coronation comments lead to ‘record’ complaints

WhatsApp could disappear off UK phones if the company do not comply with the Online Safety Bill

WhatsApp could disappear from UK phones over privacy concerns

GB News is located within The Point at Paddington, north London

GB News in breach of Ofcom rules for second time

A new report from Ofcom states millions of UK households are missing out on cheap broadband

Millions across UK missing out on cheap broadband deals
Millions of families across the UK are currently missing out on cheap broadband deals, according to broadcasting regulator Ofcom.

UK’s most Ofcom complained about TV shows

Stacey Solomon (Photo: Getty)

Watchdog verdict over BBC Sort Your Life Out rabbit cruelty complaints

GB News Match of the Day episode receives Ofcom complaints

TV Presenter Eamonn Holmes

GB News: Broadcaster hits losses of £30m for first year

GB News breaches Ofcom rules with Mark Steyn programme

The price of Royal Mail first and second class stamps are to increase

Royal Mail to increase price of first and second class stamps

And and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns this weekend

ITV Saturday Night Takeaway get complaints from viewers

MP Matt Hancock has launched TV production company ‘GreenHazel’

Matt Hancock launches TV production company as he pursues media career

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Sam Smith performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Sam Smith’s BRITs 2023 performance sparks over 100 Ofcom complaints

An aerial view of work machines and diggers at the site of collapsed buildings on February 16, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey

Capital FM: Ofcom complaints over Turkey-Syria earthquake ‘joke’

Matt Hancock was paid £320,000 for his controversial appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, it has been revealed. The former health secretary's fee was listed on the MP's register of financial interests

Matt Hancock paid £320k to appear on ITV's I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Matt Hancock was paid £320,000 for his controversial appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, it has been revealed.

Cast of Love Island 2022. The reality series was the most popular show in the UK of 2022, followed by Netflix's Stranger Things and Strictly Come Dancing, affirming Britain's love for reality TV

Love Island contestants to close social media accounts for new series

Royal Mail threat to increase first class stamps price to more than £1

The bill will be updated to boost child safety online

Online Safety Bill changed on free speech fears

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson has welcomed the news from Vodafone to offer small businesses a year of free broadband in an effort to reduce rising living costs

Vodafone giving NI firms free broadband for a year

There is a wide range of social media platforms in 2022

Third of children have adult social media accounts according to Ofcom

Ofcom said that it has no reason to expect a change to BBC News would have a ‘significant adverse impact on competition in the UK’

Ofcom pledge over merged BBC News channel

The younger generation are increasingly turning to online platforms instead of terrestrial TV

Younger people are watching less TV

Belfast homes and businesses enjoy the best broadband coverage in the country

People want to see continued support for Freeview and broadcast radio, according to a survey.

Huge support for Freeview and radio services

Sky launches cut-price broadband deal for people on benefits which could save yo...

Lord Michael Grade, who has emerged as the next chair of Ofcom. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Tory peer Michael Grade, 79, announced as next Ofcom chairman

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

Four million homes missing out on £144 saving on broadband bills

British households contain more than £20 billion worth of unused technology - in...

Ruth Dudley Edwards, the author and commentator, who writes a column for the News Letter every Tuesday. She is author of 'The Faithful Tribe: An Intimate Portrait of the Loyal Institutions' and her most recent book is 'The Seven: the lives and legacies of the founding fathers of the Irish republic'

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Stephen Nolan seen as hero in GB for his Stonewall reports

Piers Morgan has been cleared by media regulator Ofcom over his controversial comments about Meghan Markle (Getty Images)

Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom over Meghan Markle comments which sparked 50k comp...

Ofcom will be able to rule on complaints over bias or inaccuracy. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Streaming giants to be regulated in same way as traditional broadcasters under n...

Ofcom will be given powers to block access to sites and issue large fines for the firms that fail to protect users (Shutterstock)

Social media firms could face big fines over abusive content under new laws - wh...

Jamie Campbell (7), Education Minister Peter Weir and Kieran Harding, Business in the Community thank the Digital Champions supporting the #DigitalDonationsAppeal. From left: David Thompson, Danske Bank, Joanne Gibson, PSNI, Jenni Barkley, Belfast Harbour, Gwyneth Compston, Power NI and The Ambassador for Responsible Business in Northern Ireland, John Healy, Allstate NI

NI Businesses called to help young people get connected

Ben Shephard has co-presented Good Morning Britain since 2014 (ITV)

Ben Shephard is reportedly set to replace Piers Morgan - here's why

The Government has announced the first areas of the UK which will benefit from ultra-fast broadband (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the UK areas due to receive ultra fast broadband first - and when it w...

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost customers more? (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT plans to provide high speed internet to 20m UK homes - but will it cost custo...

Piers Morgan received more than 57,000 complaints over his comments about Meghan Markle (Photo: Shutterstock)

Piers Morgan draws most complaints in Ofcom history after Meghan Markle comments...

Over 41,000 people have complained to Ofcom about Piers Morgan - here's what tha...

Video grab taken from ITV of presenter Piers Morgan during a Good Morning Britain discussion about the Duchess of Sussex with his colleague, Alex Beresford, the morning after the UK broadcast of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain following Meghan remarks

BBC Northern Ireland presenter Stephen Nolan

NUJ defends Stephen Nolan Show from 'organised' threats and intimidation

O2 fined £10.5m by Ofcom for overcharging - what it means for customers (Photo: Shutterstock)

O2 fined £10.5m by Ofcom for overcharging - what it means for customers

Are you desperate to change your provider? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Switching broadband provider should be 'less hassle' says watchdog - everything ...

Struggling families can access free fast broadband for home learning - full list...