Ofcom

/ ˈɒfkɒm /

acronym

Office of Communications: a government body regulating the telecommunications industries; a super-regulator merging the Radio Authority, Independent Television Commission, and Oftel

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It's 10 years ago since broadcasting regulator Ofcom found Fox News in breach of the broadcasting code after one of its contributors called Birmingham a "no-go zone" for non-Muslims.

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Scottish director Glenn Preston said in a letter to MSPs: "While we are not able to commit to a timeline for any consultation at this stage, I do want to reassure the committee that Ofcom is aware of the strength of feeling these proposals have generated and the need for any process to be as swift as possible, not least given the potential impact on people's jobs."

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Ofcom could potentially reject the changes, approve them in their entirety or approve a compromise proposal.

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Regulator Ofcom said it was working with STV to discuss the proposed changes.

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In February 2024, Ofcom reported that nine out of 10 children owned a mobile phone by the time they reached the age of 11.

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