Helping to dismiss disinformation around the General Election
Published: 19 June 2024
Ahead of the forthcoming General Election, we’re working with social enterprise Shout Out UK and the Electoral Commission to help first-time and younger voters identify and address political misinformation and disinformation.
Ofcom’s role in a General Election – what you need to know
Published: 29 May 2024
A General Election will take place in the UK on 4 July 2024. In the election period, it’s important that broadcasters follow the rules around what they broadcast during this time.
How Ofcom approaches enforcement
Published: 22 May 2024
Information about our work to enforce our rules and general laws relating to the sectors for which we are responsible.
The Online Safety Briefing
Published: 14 March 2024
Last updated: 14 March 2024
Contacting Ofcom
Published: 11 March 2024
If you want to contact us for advice or to complain to Ofcom, please call on 0300 123 3333. We are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm
What is Ofcom?
Published: 8 March 2024
Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. We regulate the TV, radio and video-on-demand sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.
Working with academic researchers
Published: 6 March 2024
Ofcom welcomes opportunities to work with academics. Find out how we can work together.
Analyst publications
Published: 24 January 2024
Last updated: 24 January 2024
A list of Ofcom publications that could be of interest to analysts.
Organisations we work with
Published: 18 January 2024
Organisations we work with, including the Consumer Forum for Communications and other relevant bodies.
Ofcom’s 20th birthday – 20 facts for our 20 years
Published: 29 December 2023
Last updated: 29 December 2023
Today officially marks Ofcom’s 20th birthday. On 29 December 2003, our work as the communications regulator formally began.