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UK probes Meta over risk assessment of Instagram Instants
Ofcom has opened its first Online Safety Act investigation into Meta, focusing on whether adequate risk assessments were conducted prior to launching Instagram Instants.
Booking.com criticised over fake property listings as customers sent to London pub address
Booking.com faces heavy criticism after fraudulent listings directed stranded tourists to a London Wetherspoons pub, exposing verification flaws.
Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates
Britain's media regulator has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub parent company Aylo over whether children can bypass age verification controls.
Meta challenges UK Online Safety Act fines tied to global revenue
Meta is contesting Ofcom's methodology in the High Court, arguing that regulatory fees and potential penalties under the Online Safety Act should rely on UK revenue rather than global earnings.
No 10 urges social media firms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving
Following fatal wrong-way collisions that killed two police officers and ten others, Downing Street has urged social media platforms to purge content glorifying dangerous driving.
Sky to acquire ITV media division in 1.6 billion pound deal
Sky is acquiring ITV's media and entertainment assets in a £1.6 billion transaction that separates the broadcaster’s channels and streaming platform from ITV Studios. As part of the deal, Sky has committed to a £2.1 billion long-term supply agreement with ITV Studios over the next five years.