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Former GB News presenter ordered to pay £50,000 in legal costs

Mark Steyn lost a high court battle against Ofcom who he claimed ‘killed’ his career with rulings about Covid comments

The Guardian - UK

Former GB News presenter to pay £50,000 in costs after losing Ofcom legal battle

Mark Steyn previously challenged decisions by Ofcom that two of his shows breached its rules.

The Independent UK

Former GB News presenter Mark Steyn to pay £50,000 in costs after losing Ofcom legal battle

Mark Steyn previously challenged decisions by Ofcom that two of his shows breached its rules

Evening Standard

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How Evri became the UK’s most hated delivery company

LET’S UNPACK THAT: From parcels that look like they’ve been savaged by a pack of rabid dogs to packages that mysteriously vanish into thin air, the courier has accrued enough horror stories to rival the Goosebumps series. But is it really any worse than its rivals? Helen Coffey looks into…

The Independent UK

Evri and Yodel the worst parcel firms at helping their customers – Ofcom

A report found that although 78% of parcel recipients are satisfied with delivery firms, two-thirds (67%) have had an issue in the past six months,

Evening Standard

Volkswagen to shut at least three German factories, union warns; Oil price falls 5% after Israel’s attack on Iran – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK

New, strengthened Online Safety Act needed to protect children, charity says

The Molly Rose Foundation has called Ofcom’s current approach to enforcing the online safety laws ‘risk averse’.

Evening Standard

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Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says

Watchdog issues warning over misinformation after trouble that flared following killing of three girls on Merseyside

The Guardian - UK

Media Watch: Ofcom angers devolved nations and uproar over BBC cuts

THE eagle-eye of Media Watch has fallen squarely upon on Ofcom over the past week after it confirmed plans to allow Channel 4 to spend a…

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis warns of online scam ‘wild west’ over fake Rachel Reeves ad

Money expert urges Ofcom be given more powers as interview with chancellor used to trick people to share bank details

The Guardian - UK

Liam Payne: journalistic ethics are often ignored when celebrities die

When someone famous dies, particularly if they are young or it was unexpected, it is natural for their fans to want to know what happened. But, as the reporting on the tragic death of singer Liam Payne shows, the media does not always handle this appropriately or ethically.

The Conversation

Technology Secretary says firms must ‘bake’ safety at centre of new products

Peter Kyle says he wants to embed safety for children and vulnerable people online as he criticises Roblox gaming platform for not keeping users safe.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government hits out as Ofcom lets Channel 4 focus budget in England

THE Scottish and Welsh governments have spoken out against Ofcom’s decision to allow Channel 4 to disproportionately focus its budget in England…

The National (Scotland)

Technology Secretary asks Ofcom for online safety response to summer riots

Peter Kyle has written to the regulator for an update on its plans around misinformation in the Online Safety Act in the wake of the summer disorder.

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The National (Scotland)

Ofcom ignores devolved calls and allows Channel 4 to focus budget in England

OFCOM has risked drawing anger from the devolved nations after confirming plans to allow Channel 4 to spend a disproportionate amount of its budget…

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’

Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform

The Independent UK

Charities urge Government to target smaller websites under Online Safety Act

A group of charities and other organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging the Government to ignore Ofcom advice on the issue.

The Guardian - UK

New UK bill could force social media firms to make content less addictive for under 16s

The safer phones bill could ban companies from applying algorithms for young ‘doomscrolling’ teens

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The National (Scotland)

Nick Rodger: A bonfire of the profanities but golf has always been a four letter word

The National (Scotland)

Media Watch: Laura Kuenssberg's Boris blunder sparks questions

There is really only one place to start this week and that’s with events that surrounded BBC presenter Laura Kuenssberg a last week ...

The Conversation

Football acts like referees are the issue but they are just following the rules

Football seems to have a problem with referees. Barely a weekend goes by without someone – a manager, a player, a pundit – making it abundantly clear that many of those who officiate are (apparently) not very good at their jobs.

The Guardian - UK

UK charities fear first-class stamp price rise will mean fewer Christmas cards sent

Concern over less money reaching good causes because of Royal Mail’s ‘shortsighted’ 30p increase to £1.65

The National (Scotland)

GB News loses court bid to have Ofcom sanctions blocked

GB News has lost a High Court bid to temporarily block Ofcom from sanctioning it after the regulator claimed that a Q&A with Rishi Sunak broke…

The Conversation

Michael Gove, Spectator editor: an expert explains the long relationship between Westminster and the media

Michael Gove has a new job. The former Conservative MP and senior government minister will take over as editor of The Spectator this month, assuming the UK’s advisory committee on business appointments raises no objections.

The National (Scotland)

GB News asks High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

GB News has asked a High Court judge to temporarily block Ofcom from sanctioning it for what the regulator says would be the channel’s 12th breach…

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