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British government agency
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is the government-approved regulatory and competition authority for the broadcasting, internet, telecommunications
Ofcom
British television news channel
launched into a breach of Ofcom's standards on 12 November 2023, was the subject of 14 investigations into the compliance of Ofcom's impartiality rules, including
GB_News
numbers are administered by the Office of Communications (Ofcom). For this purpose, Ofcom established a telephone numbering plan, known as the National
Telephone numbers in the United Kingdom
Telephone_numbers_in_the_United_Kingdom
the consultations are published by Ofcom, and inform the policies that Ofcom creates and enforces. In 2008, Ofcom issued fines to the total of £7.7m.
Television in the United Kingdom
Television_in_the_United_Kingdom
British dating TV series (2016–2024)
Attraction has been the subject of numerous complaints to Ofcom for its full-frontal nudity, but Ofcom declined to perform an investigation due to the lack
Naked_Attraction
Chinese state-owned broadcaster
government. The network has been investigated and censured by Britain's Ofcom for biased coverage of the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests and the airing of
China Global Television Network
China_Global_Television_Network
Controversy in British TV series, 2007
2026. Ofcom 2007, para. 6.1. Ofcom 2007, para. 4.19. Ofcom 2007, paras. 4.20, 7.1. Ofcom 2007, para. 4.24. Ofcom 2007, paras. 6.23, 6.28. Ofcom 2007,
Celebrity Big Brother (British series 5) racism controversy
Celebrity_Big_Brother_(British_series_5)_racism_controversy
Scandal about the use of phone services on radio and TV programmes
conducted over several years, dating back to 2001. As a result, adjudicators Ofcom and ICSTIS (now known as Phone-paid Services Authority) conducted several
2007 British premium-rate phone-in scandal
2007_British_premium-rate_phone-in_scandal
British CEO and former civil servant (born 1967)
the sixth Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership and Chief Executive of Ofcom. In July 2025, she was created a life peer, sitting in the House of Lords
Sharon White, Baroness White of Tufnell Park
Sharon_White,_Baroness_White_of_Tufnell_Park
British free-to-air television channel
2023. "Channel 4 Licence". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013. "Channel 4 Broadcasting Licence" (PDF). Ofcom. 4 October 2006. pp. Appendix
Channel_4
Infrastructure subsidiary of BT
2006 following an agreement between BT and the UK's telecoms regulator, Ofcom, to implement certain undertakings, pursuant to the Enterprise Act 2002
Openreach
Regulations requiring certain events to be televised free to view in the United Kingdom
The Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed & Designated Events is a series of regulations issued originally by the Independent Television Commission (ITC)
Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events
Ofcom_Code_on_Sports_and_Other_Listed_and_Designated_Events
Defunct English language television channel
available online through RT's websites and social media. The UK media regulator Ofcom repeatedly found RT to have breached its rules on impartiality and on one
RT_UK
British limited time low power radio or television broadcasting permit
or a special event. Licences are granted by the broadcasting authority Ofcom (formerly the Radio Authority and the Independent Television Commission
Restricted_Service_Licence
English journalist and television host (born 1965)
watchdog Ofcom. In 2015 Morgan was criticised by Ofcom for laughing as a guest repeatedly used the word 'fucking' live on air. Although Ofcom did not take
Piers_Morgan
2006 British television documentary series
October 2006. A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex at IMDb. "Ofcom broadcast bulletin" (PDF). Ofcom. 29 January 2007. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF)
A Girl's Guide to 21st Century Sex
A_Girl's_Guide_to_21st_Century_Sex
Postal service company in the United Kingdom
Neighbour scheme – Statement". Ofcom. Retrieved 12 January 2013. "Ofcom allows Royal Mail's 'delivery to neighbour' scheme". Ofcom. Archived from the original
Royal_Mail
licences". Ofcom. 17 August 2022. "UK Radio Licensees – Long Term RSLs". Ofcom. "Radio Broadcasting Updates". Ofcom. 2 November 2022. "Ofcom Technical
List of radio stations in the United Kingdom
List_of_radio_stations_in_the_United_Kingdom
Ethnic slur
song's broadcast were lodged with Ofcom. Ofcom ruled in December 2019 that Black Diamond was in breach of Ofcom's Broadcasting Code because "the potentially
Chink
telephone network. The national telephone numbering plan is maintained by Ofcom, the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries
List of dialling codes in the United Kingdom
List_of_dialling_codes_in_the_United_Kingdom
Russian state-controlled international television network
2022. "Ofcom revokes RT's broadcast licence". Ofcom. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022. "Ofcom launches further investigations into RT". Ofcom. 2 March
RT_(TV_network)
Data transmission concept
April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019. "UK HOME BROADBAND PERFORMANCE" (PDF). Ofcom. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019
Broadband
International Chinese news channel
again as CGTN.[citation needed] On 4 February 2021, Ofcom withdrew CGTN's UK broadcaster license. Ofcom concluded a company called Star China Media Limited
CGTN_(TV_channel)
Traditional dish in the United Kingdom
bulletin, Issue number A13" (PDF). Ofcom. 5 July 2004. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2007. "Ofcom bans 'derogatory' faggot advert"
Faggot_(food)
Football association cup championship game
events reserved for live broadcast on UK terrestrial television under the Ofcom Code on Sports and Other Listed and Designated Events. English football
FA_Cup_final
Perspectives Ltd is granted a licence to broadcast by the media regulator Ofcom. 25 September – It is announced that Andrew Neil, who has presented live
Timeline_of_GB_News
UK law to regulate online content
or 10% of their annual turnover, whichever is higher. It also empowers Ofcom to block access to particular websites. However, it obliges large social
Online_Safety_Act_2023
the ITU as well as nationally in the UK by the Office of Communications (Ofcom). It regulates amateur radio in the country as an independent regulator
Call signs in the United Kingdom
Call_signs_in_the_United_Kingdom
British adult chat television channel (2006–2011)
the main Babeworld channel closed on 22 October 2011, two days prior to Ofcom publishing a notice of revocation for its broadcast licence. In November
Babeworld
Journalist and broadcaster
intervened. His contract with MailOnline was subsequently terminated and Ofcom opened an investigation into the incident, which concluded that the show
Dan_Wootton
Anonymous imageboard website
investigated by Ofcom over online safety". BBC News. Retrieved June 12, 2025. "Enforcing the Online Safety Act: Ofcom opens nine new investigations". Ofcom. June
4chan
Season of television series
time as the closing ceremony). This series sparked much controversy, with Ofcom receiving a total of 2,085 complaints regarding the bullying and intimidating
Big Brother (British TV series) series 13
Big_Brother_(British_TV_series)_series_13
Swiss federal agency
The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) is a Swiss federal office that deals with issues relating to telecommunications, broadcasting and postal
Federal Office of Communications
Federal_Office_of_Communications
County of England
28 September 2023. Ofcom Archived 8 May 2020 at the Wayback Machine BBC Hereford & Worcester licence - Retrieved 7 May 2020; Ofcom Free Radio (Hereford/Worcester)
Worcestershire
of Communications (Ofcom). In 2004, Ofcom allocated the remaining number ranges within the 14 existing ELNS areas. In 2004, Ofcom allocated the remaining
History of telephone numbers in the United Kingdom
History_of_telephone_numbers_in_the_United_Kingdom
British journalist and broadcaster
later on that evening in an exchange with Ben Bradshaw. The media regulator Ofcom received several hundred complaints about the Campbell incident from viewers
Adam_Boulton
British subscription television service
was first proposed in 2007 but was subject to a public consultation by Ofcom. Whilst the service was cleared to launch in 2010 it never officially launched
Now_(streaming_service)
and stations need a broadcasting licence from the UK's media regulator Ofcom to broadcast. In the long term there will be a switchover from analogue
Digital radio in the United Kingdom
Digital_radio_in_the_United_Kingdom
regulator Ofcom to provide spectrum management and licensing services for Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE). However, in May 2015, Ofcom decided
Wireless_microphone_licensing
Pakistani Sunni scholar and jurist
Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer.[citation needed] Following a complaint, Ofcom subsequently ruled that by broadcasting the comments, DM Digital had breached
Abdul Qadir Jilani (Pakistani scholar)
Abdul_Qadir_Jilani_(Pakistani_scholar)
British adult television channel
2007 review, revealing that Ofcom had been investigating the network since December 2006, after the owners called Ofcom to inform them of their rebranding
Babestation
British multinational telecommunications holding company
breaking Ofcom rules in Northern Ireland tender". Ofcom. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2025. "BT slapped with £6.3m fine by Ofcom for breaking
BT_Group
Licences". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2007. "The Ofcom Digital Dividend Review (DDR)". Ofcom. Archived from
Digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom
Digital_terrestrial_television_in_the_United_Kingdom
Network of local television services in the United Kingdom
neighbourhood of Manchester. In September 2012, the broadcast regulator Ofcom announced That's TV had been awarded a licence to broadcast local TV service
That's_TV
British public service broadcaster
charter instituted in 2017, the corporation must publish an annual report to Ofcom, outlining its plans and public service obligations for the next year. In
BBC
British television and telecommunications company
Richard Branson, and an investigation from media and telecoms regulator Ofcom. On 6 December 2006 NTL announced that it had complained to the Office of
Virgin_Media
2009 British television drama film
the choice of celebrity accused led to a complaint being registered with Ofcom by Glitter (which was later dismissed). Set in an imaginary Britain in which
The_Execution_of_Gary_Glitter
English television executive and businessman (born 1943)
in the House of Lords from 2011 until after his appointment as chair of Ofcom, beginning in May 2022, and became a non-affiliated peer. Grade was born
Michael_Grade
Unlike the BBC which is controlled by a board of governors regulated by Ofcom, the public broadcaster RAI is under direct control of the parliament. According
Television_in_Italy
English journalist (born 1960)
difference whatsoever. ... Why don't you go home and watch it on Sky News? Ofcom rejected any complaints over Sky News coverage of the event, despite receiving
Kay_Burley
Guildford" (PDF). Ofcom. Retrieved 18 January 2015. "Ofcom awards Leeds local TV licence". Ofcom. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013. "Ofcom awards Liverpool
Local television in the United Kingdom
Local_television_in_the_United_Kingdom
Permanent small-scale multiplexes licensed by Ofcom: Small-scale multiplexes were initially licensed by Ofcom for a trial period allowing a "more affordable
List of DAB multiplexes in the United Kingdom
List_of_DAB_multiplexes_in_the_United_Kingdom
2015 British TV series or programme
over 1,000 complaints were lodged with Ofcom and Channel 4, reaching to over 5,000 complaints in a week to Ofcom and a further thousand to Channel 4, prompting
UKIP:_The_First_100_Days
Series of cyberattacks exploiting vulnerability in Progress Software's software
Ernst & Young, Transport for London, and Ofcom separately announced that they had been affected, with Ofcom announcing that personal and confidential
2023_MOVEit_data_breach
2025 Scottish TV series or programme
Nine, from the BBC Scotland channel. The proposal was formally approved by Ofcom in August 2024. The cooperation stated that they wished to "grow the impact
BBC Reporting Scotland: News at Seven
BBC_Reporting_Scotland:_News_at_Seven
British television comedy game show (2005–2008)
October 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2014. "Ofcom | Broadcast Bulletin Issue number 49 - 05|12|05". Stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk. Archived from the original on
Balls_of_Steel_(TV_series)
British activist and actor (born 1978)
contracts of Fox and Robinson. Ofcom, the government's broadcasting regulatory body, opened an investigation into the incident. Ofcom announced that the incident
Laurence_Fox
Irish former bare-knuckle boxer from an Irish Traveller background and reality TV star
The programme received complaints which led to an Ofcom investigation. On 1 September 2021, Ofcom found The Truth About Traveller Crime was not in breach
Paddy Doherty (TV personality)
Paddy_Doherty_(TV_personality)
Controversial radio incident in 2008
received a record number of complaints. The BBC suspended Ross while it and Ofcom launched investigations. Both Brand and Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas
The Russell Brand Show prank calls
The_Russell_Brand_Show_prank_calls
British sports broadcasting pay television channel brand
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Independent Press Standards Organisation Ofcom Press Recognition Panel S4C Authority Industry and trades bodies British
TNT_Sports_(United_Kingdom)
British broadcasting executive (born 1947)
Innovation and the UK AI Council,[citation needed] she served as Chair of Ofcom from 2014 to 2017. A Trustee of the Policy Exchange and Chair of the School
Patricia_Hodgson
1969 single by Blue Mink
lodged with British broadcasting regulator Ofcom. Under the direction of the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom ruled that "the phrase 'yellow Chinkies' had
Melting_Pot_(song)
Code (2017) is a code of practice issued by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) in the UK that requires standards of good conduct for broadcasters. This
Broadcasting_Code
Keeping a telephone number when switching mobile carriers
2007, Ofcom concluded a review mandating a reduction of porting time to 2 working days effective 1 April 2008. Following consultations, Ofcom also mandated
Mobile_number_portability
Factual/reality documentary series
Times. "Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin, Issue 285" (PDF). Ofcom. 17 August 2015. "Ofcom Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin, Issue 340" (PDF). Ofcom. 30 October
Can't Pay? We'll Take It Away!
Can't_Pay?_We'll_Take_It_Away!
British radio DJ
Radio on 23 April 2008 as the result of an Ofcom investigation into the running of an on-air competition. OFCOM found that in a competition to give two tickets
Tim_Shaw_(presenter)
Ofcom Annual Plan" (PDF). Ofcom. Retrieved 27 February 2004. "The economics of delivering local digital audio-visual and interactive services". Ofcom
List of former TV channels in the United Kingdom
List_of_former_TV_channels_in_the_United_Kingdom
British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)
attacked" for his "condescending bias" during coverage of a pro-Brexit protest. Ofcom decided that Farage had not broken their broadcasting code since he clarified
Nigel_Farage
British radio presenter (born 1968)
the following day of the interview and the comments by Hartley-Brewer, Ofcom had received nearly 60 complaints about the programme from viewers who said
Julia_Hartley-Brewer
British newspaper publisher
2020. "Ofcom | TV Cable and Satellite". static.ofcom.org.uk. "Rupert Murdoch's 'opinionated' News UK TV channel set to launch next year after Ofcom approval"
News_UK
British IPTV platform
2024-05-23. Goren, Or (2024-05-09). "The End Of Freeview As We Know It: Ofcom Unveils Plans". Cord Busters. Retrieved 2024-05-23. "DVB-T2". BBC R&D. 2006-01-01
Freely
Fact checking department at the BBC
cumulatively as available. According to UK government communications regulator Ofcom in November 2024, 26% of UK adults said they had used a fact-checking website
BBC_Verify
News division of the British Broadcasting Corporation
and current affairs since September 2022. In 2019, it was reported in an Ofcom report that the BBC spent £136m on news during the period April 2018 to
BBC_News
British radio network
not Investigated" (PDF). Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin 205. Ofcom. 8 May 2012. p. 32. Retrieved 16 July 2013. being misleading OFCOM says Heart slogan isn't
Heart_(radio_network)
International expansion of Disney Channel
Service)". Ofcom. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2023. "Disney Channel (Bulgarian Language Service)". Ofcom. Archived
Disney Channel (international)
Disney_Channel_(international)
British illusionist (born 1971)
Retrieved 20 October 2018. "Ofcom Broadcast Report" (PDF). ofcom.org.uk (167). 11 October 2010. "Ofcom Broadcast Report" (PDF). Ofcom.org.uk. 25 October 2010
Derren_Brown
Radio station in Leeds, Yorkshire, England
DAB in Leeds on the Leeds Digital Media multiplex. "Ofcom | Community Radio Stations". static.ofcom.org.uk. Archived from the original on 4 September 2021
LDC_Radio
British and international television news channel
harassment allegations centred upon Fox's U.S. network Fox News, although Ofcom did deem 21st Century Fox to be "fit and proper" to hold broadcast licences
Sky_News
2007 British TV series or programme
by funding and political factors. The program was formally criticised by Ofcom, the UK broadcasting regulatory agency, which ruled the film failed to uphold
The Great Global Warming Swindle
The_Great_Global_Warming_Swindle
BBC. Retrieved 7 February 2025. Glynn, Paul (12 February 2025). "GB News: Ofcom receives 1,227 complaints over Josh Howie's LGBT comments". BBC News. BBC
2025_in_British_television
English radio presenter
complained to Ofcom that Allen's comments about striking London Underground workers were "likely to encourage or incite crime". Ofcom's investigation
Steve_Allen_(radio_presenter)
UK enterprise law case, concerning telecommunications. EE claimed that Ofcom’s decision to set licence fees for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands of radio spectrum
EE Ltd v Office of Communications
EE_Ltd_v_Office_of_Communications
British digital terrestrial television platform
programmes on digital terrestrial television". Ofcom. 11 June 2009. Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. "Ofcom hands Five's Freeview HD slot back to BBC"
Freeview_(UK)
UK phone number not linked to a location
0500 telephone numbers". Ofcom. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2016. "Ofcom plans future of UK Telephone Numbering". Ofcom. 27 July 2006. Archived from
Non-geographic telephone numbers in the United Kingdom
Non-geographic_telephone_numbers_in_the_United_Kingdom
British civil servant and radio/television producer
Richard Hooper CBE is a former UK civil servant. He was Deputy Chairman of OFCOM between 2002 and 2005. His began his career as a radio and TV producer in
Richard Hooper (civil servant)
Richard_Hooper_(civil_servant)
British streaming service
without a television news presence in the United Kingdom. In December 2020, Ofcom granted a licence to News UK to operate a new linear television channel
Talk_(streaming_service)
TV network in the United Kingdom
Limited, part of ITV plc. The network is regulated by the media regulator Ofcom which is responsible for awarding the broadcast licences. The last major
ITV_(TV_network)
Protocols and procedures to combat caller ID spoofing
SHAKEN "tortured the English language until [they] came up with an acronym." Ofcom conducted a public consultation in April 2023 on whether the UK should adopt
STIR/SHAKEN
Advertising regulation authority in the United Kingdom
their channels and are therefore directly answerable to Ofcom, their licensing authority. Ofcom has powers to fine or revoke licences. For example, following
Advertising Standards Authority (United Kingdom)
Advertising_Standards_Authority_(United_Kingdom)
Season of television series
from Ofcom explaining the racism incidents from Celebrity Big Brother earlier in the year. Summary of findings from Ofcom In January 2007, Ofcom received
Big Brother (British TV series) series 8
Big_Brother_(British_TV_series)_series_8
Indian Hindi-language news channel
(approximately ₹21.07 lakh or USD$25,374) by the Office of Communications (Ofcom) for broadcasting content involving "offensive language", "hate speech"
Republic_Bharat
Unlicensed radio broadcasts
blocks across UK towns and cities, in 2009 the UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom estimated more than 150 pirate radio stations were still operating. Pirate
Pirate radio in the United Kingdom
Pirate_radio_in_the_United_Kingdom
British economist and civil servant
and administrator. In February 2020 she was appointed Chief Executive of Ofcom. She was previously the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing,
Melanie_Dawes
Virtual telephone number service in the UK
xxxxxx mobile number range. In 1995 the UK telecoms regulator, Oftel (now Ofcom), moved geographic area codes starting 0x1 to new 01x1, and starting 02xx
Personal_numbering
Season of television series
It attracted the largest number of complaints to the UK media regulator Ofcom about a Big Brother series and, as of 2021, the third highest number of
Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series) series 5
Celebrity_Big_Brother_(British_TV_series)_series_5
American anthology television series
this scene resulted in over 200 complaints to the broadcasting regulator, Ofcom. Nakamura, Reid (March 2, 2021). "Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt
Roar_(2022_TV_series)
BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 5 January 2024. Kanter, Jake (8 January 2024). "Ofcom Delays Publishing Research On Politicians As Presenters Until Finalizing
2024_in_British_television
fined £50,000 by Ofcom for broadcasting hardcore pornography before the 9:00 pm watershed. In February 2005, Playboy TV was fined by Ofcom for broadcasting
Pornography in the United Kingdom
Pornography_in_the_United_Kingdom
Directory enquiries provider
introduced a service whereby customers can ask any question they want. New Ofcom regulations came into force on 1 July 2015, making all call charges to 118
118_118_(UK)
Irish media executive (born 1965)
that as group director of content and media policy at the UK regulator Ofcom. Bakhurst attended Haberdashers' Aske's School in Elstree and then St John's
Kevin_Bakhurst
OFCOM
OFCOM
OFCOM
OFCOM
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
The Moon
Female
English
Elaborated form of English Laurel, LAURELLE means "laurel."
Boy/Male
Hindu
Precious, Valuable
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With Golden Horses; The Horse of Visnu
Girl/Female
Muslim
Excellent, Glorious
Girl/Female
Indian
Might, Power
Girl/Female
Australian, Irish
Rival; Laborious
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Magnificent; Splendid
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; possibly of French origin.
Biblical
a myrtle; joy
OFCOM
OFCOM
OFCOM
OFCOM
OFCOM