The European Commission (EC) has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users through its App Store. In particular, the Commission found that Apple applied restrictions on app developers preventing them from informing iOS users about alternative and […]

An Ofcom investigation has concluded that an episode of Dan Wootton Tonight on GB News broke broadcasting rules designed to protect viewers from offensive content. Comments made during the programme by Laurence Fox targeting female political journalist, Ava Evans, prompted 8,867 complaints to Ofcom. Viewers expressed concerns that his remarks were sexist, misogynistic and offensive. […]

The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA), the India broadcasting regulator, has fined three prominent news channels alleged to have been carrying content “that promotes hatred and communal disharmony, deemed to be in violation of broadcasting standards and ethics guidelines.” The channels are News18 India, Times Now Navbharat and Aaj Tak. They have been […]

Figures from the UK children’s content industry, regulators, academics, policy makers and advocates for young people’s wellbeing came together today at the Children’s Media Summit 2024 on February 28th to try to find answers to the major issues faced by the children’s audience and the industry in these rapidly changing times. Organised by the Children’s […]

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has set out its plans for putting the Media Bill into practice, once it becomes law. The Bill represents the first major update to media legislation for 20 years. It takes forward many of Ofcom’s recommendations to deliver a stronger system of public service media fit for the digital age, following […]

Gambling is among the most quickly evolving industries, which is now more accessible than ever. It’s fun and exciting to spin the reel in colourful slots wherever you are, but this entertainment also has drawbacks. The rate of individuals negatively affected by gambling is alarming, so market players initiate varied measures to inform the audience […]

The casino industry is well-developed in New Zealand: reports indicate that around 80 per cent of the country’s population engages in this risky entertainment. The local gambling infrastructure and regulations have made this pastime more accessible than ever, conditioning such high popularity. Casinos face stiff competition, so they have to attract new customers by implementing […]

FuboTV, the US sports-focused streaming platform, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Fox., Warner Bros Discovery and their affiliates, alleging that the companies have engaged in a years-long campaign to block Fubo’s streaming business resulting in significant harm to both Fubo and consumers. The complaint alleges that the forthcoming launch of […]

Ofcom has announced that amateur radio enthusiasts will enjoy greater operating freedoms under amateur radio licensing changes outlined by the media regulator. Ofcom explained: “Last year, we set out how we planned to change amateur radio licences and policies, so they better meet the needs of current and future needs of the hobby. We received […]

Media regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into People’s Forum: The Prime Minister on GB News under its due impartiality rules. In a press statement, Ofcom said: “We have received around 500 complaints about the programme which aired on GB News on 12 February 2024.” “We are investigating under Rules 5.11 and 5.12 of the […]