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The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched a major investigation into the messaging app Telegram regarding concerns about child sexual abuse material on its platform. This probe follows allegations of the app being used to facilitate such content.
New regulations in the UK outline the compensation customers can expect if their broadband service goes down. Ten providers have reportedly signed up to Ofcom's compensation scheme.
Sir Ian Cheshire, former Channel 4 chair, has been selected as the government's preferred candidate to lead the UK's communications watchdog, Ofcom.
A new report from UK regulator Ofcom indicates a decrease in social media user activity across the United Kingdom, while the use of artificial intelligence is simultaneously growing.
A new report by Ofcom indicates that fewer adults in the UK are actively posting on social media platforms. Experts suggest this trend reflects a broader shift in social media usage, with platforms increasingly prioritizing short video content.
China has launched an investigation into US trade practices and retaliated against US trade probes, escalating tensions ahead of a significant visit by US President Trump to Beijing scheduled for mid-May.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has stated that Mexico's recent tariff increases on products from China constitute trade and investment barriers, raising concerns about bilateral trade relations.
Tim Cook’s Beijing itinerary – from MOFCOM meeting to Sanlitun – highlights Apple’s deepening engagement and investment commitment in China Global Times
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has extended its regulation of BT Openreach by five years and expanded price caps to include the 80 Mbps broadband tier, aiming to incentivize investment in faster networks.
British regulators Ofcom and ICO have given technology giants until the end of April to enhance measures for protecting children online, including improving age verification and combating harmful algorithms.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has criticized the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act, labeling it as creating serious investment barriers and institutional discrimination against Chinese firms.
A suicide forum linked to multiple deaths in Britain has been found in breach of the Online Safety Act by Ofcom for failing to block UK users, potentially facing fines or site blocking.
China has dismissed recent remarks from the United States concerning the implementation of the phase-one trade deal, with a MOFCOM spokesperson urging the US to refrain from using it as a pretext to 'stir up trouble' or 'provoke issues'.
China and South Korea have reached a price-commitment deal in an anti-dumping case concerning hot-rolled coil, a move that China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) states will enhance bilateral trade stability.
The British government plans to bring streaming services under the regulation of Ofcom to protect the public from harmful content, treating them similarly to traditional broadcasters.
Ofcom noted that complaints in this quarter was roughly the same as in the previous period
A porn company, 8579 LLC, has been fined £1.35 million by Ofcom for failing to implement adequate age verification checks, marking the largest fine under the Online Safety Act to date.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has stated that the EU’s draft Cybersecurity Act politicizes trade issues.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated that the reasonable demands and concerns of the global civilian sector, including the US, are fully considered in rare-earth trade policies.
Ofcom data suggests a trend of more passive social media consumption in the UK, with users potentially falling out of love with platforms due to changes in apps and growing fears about mental health and past posts.
Former President Trump has imposed 100% tariffs on prescription drugs from companies that have not agreed to lower prices, a move aimed at incentivizing domestic production and reducing drug costs in the United States.
The new head of Ofcom faces the difficult task of enforcing impartiality laws against GB News, with Labour seeing this as an opportunity to address the UK's media landscape.
Labour is facing calls from online safety advocates to appoint former Conservative cabinet minister Jeremy Wright as the next chair of media regulator Ofcom, ahead of Labour grandee Margaret Hodge.
A group of Labour MPs has called on Ofcom to implement measures protecting men and boys from harmful online content and manosphere influencers, stating it would also help tackle violence against women and girls.
A MOFCOM spokesperson announced that China and the US have reached new consensuses during trade consultations in Paris, with further discussions expected to continue.
China lodges representations during Paris trade talk to US over Section 301 investigation on 60 economies over 'forced labor': MOFCOM Global Times
Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is referring 4chan for an enforcement decision under the Online Safety Act, leading to a pushback from Washington against what it perceives as British attempts to censor Americans.
Rights groups and experts say situation is unclear as ruling that quashed ban faces challenge from home secretary Human rights organisations, academics and writers have called on Ofcom to clarify what the high court ruling that the ban on Palestine Action was unlawful will mean for online platforms pending the home secretary’s appeal against the judgment. The Metropolitan police have said that officers will no longer arrest people at protests who express support for the direct action group. B...
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated that China is prepared to work with the US to manage differences through equal consultations during the sixth round of economic and trade talks.
Streaming platforms in the UK will soon be subject to "increased regulation" by the media regulator Ofcom, which already oversees television and radio broadcasting in the country.
China's MOFCOM has imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese entities, citing their military ties and a shift in Japan's security policy.
MOFCOM stated that the business delegation led by Merz signifies Germany's strong desire to deepen economic ties with China.
The UK media regulator Ofcom has imposed a record fine of £1.35 million on pornographic company 8579 LLC for failing to implement adequate age verification controls. An additional £50,000 fine was issued for non-compliance with an information request.
Ofcom has issued a £1.35 million fine to 8579 LLC, a porn company, for failing to implement adequate age verification measures, marking the largest fine levied under the Online Safety Act to date.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has cleared Axel Springer’s £575m takeover of the Telegraph, stating there are no grounds to refer the deal to Ofcom. This decision ends almost three years of uncertainty for the titles.
City veteran Ian Cheshire has been named the new chair of Ofcom, the UK's media regulator, with online safety expected to be a dominant issue on his agenda.
The newly appointed chair of Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, is reportedly making the regulation of Elon Musk's platforms and broader social media a primary focus.
Former Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire is reportedly the favorite to be named the next chair of Ofcom, the UK's internet and broadcast regulator.
The UK's broadcasting regulator, Ofcom, is set to investigate complaints regarding climate-change denial, following a U-turn on its previous stance.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has responded to inquiries regarding its intentions to promote economic ties with Japanese firms.
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has responded to remarks made by a Mexican official concerning a 'so-called economic security review'.
Suojellaan lapsia -yhdistys ja Britannian viestintää valvova viranomainen Ofcom tavoittivat kyselytutkimukseensa yli 20 500 aikuista, jotka etsivät verkosta kuvamateriaalia lapsiin kohdistuvasta…
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) reports that Nexperia B.V. has mass disabled office accounts for all employees in China, creating new obstacles and hindering corporate negotiations.
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson announced the final ruling on Canadian canola imports, stating that Canada's reasonable requests were taken into account.
China ready to work with US to properly manage differences through equal consultations: MOFCOM on sixth round of economic and trade talks Global Times
Streaming giants will be subject to same Ofcom scrutiny as traditional broadcasters such as the BBC Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+ are to come under “enhanced regulation” by the UK media
US should cancel, refrain from imposing any unilateral tariffs: MOFCOM Global Times
Streaming services in the U.K., including Netflix and Prime Video, will be subject to enhanced regulation by media watchdog Ofcom, granting it powers to investigate viewer complaints.
The UK regulator Ofcom has fined 8579 LLC £1.35 million for failing to implement proper age verification measures on its pornographic content.
The UK government is introducing new legislation to treat intimate image abuse more severely, requiring tech firms to remove such content within 48 hours.