Porn company fined £1m over age verification failures
Ofcom fines AVS Group £1 million for inadequate age checks on its adult websites. The regulator demands immediate action to protect children online under the Online Safety Act.
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Pornography firm fined £1m by Ofcom over age checks
AVS Group Ltd, which runs 18 adult websites, has been fined £1.05m by regulator Ofcom for inadequate age verification. It's the third such fine under the Online Safety Act.
Christmas lights on neighbour's fence risk £2.5k fine
Hanging festive lights on a shared fence without permission could be classed as criminal damage, leading to fines up to £2,500. Always seek neighbourly consent to avoid legal trouble.
Billionaire fined £200 daily for unapproved padel court
Billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife Claudia face mounting daily fines after building a padel court without approval on their Palm Beach estate. Discover the details of the code violation and the potential £1.6m cost.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over vulnerable customer risk
Ofcom fines Virgin Media £23.8m for failing to protect vulnerable telecare users during digital landline upgrades. The firm has four weeks to pay. Read the full details.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over digital landline switch
Ofcom slaps Virgin Media with a £23.8m fine after its digital landline migration left vulnerable telecare customers at direct risk of harm. Discover the full story and what the telecoms giant must do now.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over telecare switch failures
Ofcom has imposed a £23.8m fine on Virgin Media for putting vulnerable customers at risk during the digital landline migration. Discover the regulator's findings and the company's response.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over digital landline failings
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £23.8 million for putting vulnerable telecare users at risk during a digital landline upgrade. The penalty follows serious breaches of consumer protection rules.
AA warns of £5k fine for Christmas tree mistake
The AA warns drivers could face a £5,000 fine for incorrectly transporting their Christmas tree. Follow these expert tips to avoid a costly festive mistake.
AI nudification site hit with £50k Ofcom fine
Ofcom fines Undress.cc £50,000 for failing age verification checks. Regulator launches probes into 20 more porn sites. Read the latest on Online Safety Act enforcement.
Royal Mail's Delivery Crisis: 73.4% On-Time Rate
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Richmond Council's £150 coffee fine sparks outrage
A London council faces backlash after issuing a £150 penalty to a commuter who briefly left his car to buy coffee, raising questions about parking enforcement fairness.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for delivery failures
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail after investigation reveals systematic failures in first and second class letter deliveries across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Royal Mail faces substantial financial penalty after failing to meet first and second class delivery targets for 2023-24, marking the third consecutive year of service failures.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail after investigation reveals systematic failure to meet first and second class delivery targets across UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets
Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.
UK passengers face £1,000 fine for seatbelt mistake
A legal loophole means backseat passengers in the UK could be hit with a £1,000 fine for not wearing a seatbelt, even if the driver is unaware. Experts warn millions are at risk.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for Stockton delivery failures
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail for missing delivery targets in Stockton-on-Tees, following investigation into service quality failures.
Ofcom Investigates Good Morning Britain Over Kate Joke
ITV's flagship show Good Morning Britain is under formal investigation by Ofcom after receiving a deluge of complaints for a 'tasteless' and 'ill-timed' joke about the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.
Salon fines customer £5,000 for negative Google review
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
Indian woman fined £2,000 at UK airport over customs breach
An Indian woman's dream trip to the UK turned into a financial nightmare after a simple airport oversight led to a staggering £2,000 fine. Discover the crucial rule every international traveller must know.
Mum fined for disabled parking despite leg in cast
A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
UK's Best Fine Art Universities 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
DVLA's £1000 fine warning to drivers over licence rule
Millions of UK drivers risk a £1,000 fine for not updating their photocard driving licence. The DVLA warns that a simple administrative oversight could prove costly.
Ofcom intervenes after government cuts Samaritans helpline funding
The UK government is under fire for controversial funding cuts to the Samaritans' helpline. Ofcom has been forced to intervene, sparking a major political row over mental health support.
Millions Face Freeview Blackout in Major Signal Shake-Up
A major change to the UK's airwaves could see millions of households lose access to key Freeview channels like BBC Four and Film4. Ofcom's 5G expansion plans threaten a widespread TV signal disruption, with older tellies and set-top boxes at highest risk.
GMB Empty Chair Debate Sparks Fury and Ofcom Fears
ITV's flagship morning show faced a viewer revolt after a controversial immigration debate featuring a lone Reform UK MP opposite an empty chair intended for a Labour representative descended into chaos, prompting accusations of 'shambolic' television.
Loose Women fined £75,500 by Ofcom in product placement scandal
ITV's flagship daytime show Loose Women has been slapped with a hefty £75,500 Ofcom fine for breaching strict product placement rules, sparking a major scandal for the broadcaster.
Sunday Brunch hit with Ofcom complaints minutes into show
Channel 4's Sunday Brunch faces a viewer backlash and Ofcom scrutiny after a controversial interview with actor Munya Chawawa sparks hundreds of complaints just minutes into the show.
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