Instagram Instants probed by Ofcom over safety checks
Why Ofcom is investigating Instagram Instants Instagram Instants is under Ofcom investigation, after the regulator said Meta may have broken the Online Safety Act by skipping proper safety checks before launch. Ofcom’s investigation into Instagram Instants centres on the Snapchat-style feature that lets users send photos which disappear after viewing. The watchdog wants to know […]
1 week ago
Why does it feel like everyone in the UK is receiving the same scam calls?
You’re sure to have received one If you live in the UK, and own a mobile telephone, you’re probably familiar with the call from a rather suspect sounding voice offering you a job that’s too good to be true. It seems to be a common occurrence these days and it perhaps doesn’t come as a […]
2 weeks ago
Radio station in breach of Ofcom rules after falsely announcing King’s death
The incident in May has finally been ruled on by Ofcom Listeners tuning into an Essex radio station were given a shocking announcement in May when the programme suddenly suggested that King Charles III had passed away. The message appeared during The Barry Marsh Show on Radio Caroline, with pre-recorded audio telling listeners that regular […]
2 months ago
Love Island sparks record number of Ofcom complaints in just days
Viewers of the show were not impressed with this week’s drama. Love Island has received thousands of Ofcom complaints in just days following this week’s villa chaos. Viewers of the hit reality show have not been impressed with recent drama in the show. The aftermath of Casa Amor, as well as the fallout from Movie […]
3 months ago
The most complained about TV broadcasts in 2026 as I’m a Celeb gets over 1,000 complaints
Brits love to complain! It has been revealed that the finale of I’m a Celebrity South Africa received over 1,000 complaints after a fiery live broadcast on the weekend. The live final took place last Friday and saw actor Adam Thomas crowned the ‘king of the jungle’, beating Mo Farah and Harry Redknapp. However, the […]
6 months ago
Pornhub reveals how much its website traffic has dropped since introduction of Online Safety Act
The age verification system has been a right turn off Despite being the UK’s most popular pornography website, Pornhub hasn’t escaped a major traffic dip following the new age-verifying legislation launched by the government. Last week, the Online Safety Act came into force across all adult content sites, meaning they now need to request age […]
1 year ago