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Regulators have fined BT £17.5m for failing to respond to the "catastrophic failure" of its emergency call system in June 2023 that lasted 10-and-a-half hours and affected 14,000 emergency calls from 12,392 people.

BT fined millions after "catastrophic failure" to respond to calls

Gosport resident campaigns to get "eyesore" telegraph pole removed

The BBC has been ordered to work closely with publishers amid concerns over threat to local news.

BBC ordered to work closely with publishers

The Hayling Island post box turned gold last week amidst a campaign to get it re-commissioned

"untrue and spurious" Councillor unhappy with Royal Mail

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

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Love Island winners Jess and Sammy

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

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

Adjoa Andoh

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

Amanda Holden dons sheer dress on BGT as she continues to risk Ofcom complaints. (Photo Credit: Instagram/noholdenback)

Amanda Holden dons sheer dress as she continues to risk complaints

Amanda Holden: BGT viewers fume as star gets cut off mid-speech

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

Amanda Holden (L) and her daughter Alexa pose on the red carpet upon arrival at The 2022 Fashion Awards in London on December 5, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Amanda Holden confiscates teen daughter’s skimpy outfits

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
The government are warning that end-to-end encryption on the app could see WhatsApp being withdrawn from the UK
Rebecca Braybrook

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

Amanda Holden has said she ‘doesn’t want’ Ofcom complaints over her BGT outfits this year

Amanda Holden ‘doesn’t want’ Ofcom complaints over BGT outfits

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

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
Unholy row: Sam Smith’s Brit Awards 2023 performance with Kim Petras has sparked more than 100 complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
Ethan Evans

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’

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

There is a wide range of social media platforms in 2022

Third of children have adult social media accounts according to Ofcom

TV ad breaks could become longer and more frequent due to an Ofcom rule shake-up.

Will TV ad breaks become longer and more frequent?

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

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...

It will soon be quicker and less stressful to swap internet providers Picture: PA Photo/Generic

Law will change to make switching broadband suppliers easier

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Piers Morgan speaks to reporters outside his home in Kensington, central London, the morning after it was announced by broadcaster ITV that he was leaving as a host of Good Morning Britain. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

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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...

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 walking off set 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. Photo: ITV/PA

Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain after storming off during Meghan row

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...

BT is facing a £600m lawsuit for 'overcharging' customers - here's why

Gosport parent Sarah McBride has launched a campaign to collect laptops, printers and tablets to support children with remote learning.

Mum launches laptop campaign to help children bridge the digital divide

Portsmouth City Council's cabinet member for education Cllr Suzy Horton has welcomed the initiative by mobile phone companies to provide free data to support remote learning for disadvantaged children.

Education leaders welcome free data for children

ITV ran competitions that some entrants had ‘no chance of winning’ - here’s what...

1st and 2nd class stamps are going up in price - here's how much you'll have to ...

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