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UK probes Meta over risk assessment of Instagram Instants

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.

Business ·6 Oct 2026, 16:40 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Booking.com criticised over fake property listings as customers sent to London pub address

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.

Business ·25 Sep 2026, 09:08 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Is Pornhub allowing under-18s access? UK regulator investigates

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.

Business ·24 Sep 2026, 08:47 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta challenges UK Online Safety Act fines tied to global revenue

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.

Business ·20 Sep 2026, 15:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
No 10 urges social media firms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving

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.

Politics ·25 Aug 2026, 06:36 ·Clara West 4 min read
Sky to acquire ITV media division in 1.6 billion pound deal

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.

News ·9 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read