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OFCOM declares victory, Shiloh Hendrix and the six-letter-word, the end of games journalism, the Razörfist, the downfall of Creator Clash 3, the triumphant return of King Austin, and Ethan takes a trip to Colombia.

Donald Trump has failed to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, how frustrated is he with Russia's latest round of attacks on Kyiv? Ofcom published its news set of rules tech firms must comply with - or else. And how have the devastating attacks in Kashmir reignited tensions between India and Pakistan? Giles Whittell is joined by Rebecca Moore, Stephen Armstrong and Cat Neilan, as they battle to pitch the top story of the day.**Join us at the next edition of the News Meeting Live on Tuesday 29th April here: https://www.tortoisemedia.com/our-events/the-news-meeting-live-2 Get in touch and let us know what you think should lead the news. Send a voice note to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com Read more about the team's guilty pleasure news stories here:The ‘Profound' Experience of Seeing a New ColorA Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked AwayFollow us on Social Media: @tortoise on IG and X, @tortoisemedia on tiktok @tortoisemedia.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell Email: newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.comProducer: Casey MagloireExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning, the UK regulator Ofcom released its Children's Safety Codes. These are the regulations that platforms will have to follow to protect young users and abide by the Online Safety Act. Platforms will have three months to carry out a risk assessment and bring the codes into effect. Ofcom can start enforcing the regulations from July. The most significant aspect is the requirement for strong age verification. Anita Rani hears from Baroness Beeban Kidron, founder of Five Rights, an international NGO working with and for children for a rights-respecting digital world, and Ian Russell, Chair of the Molly Rose Foundation. Ian's daughter Molly took her life at the age of 14 after being exposed to harmful content online.A new report says 91% of organisations in the UK's women and girls sector have seen a rise in demand for their services, but only 52% expect to be able to meet it. The report - from Rosa, the UK fund for women and girls - also found that 1.8% of charitable giving goes to women's charities although they represent at least 3.5% of charities. Anita is joined by Rebecca Gill, Executive Director at Rosa UK fund for women and girls and Cecily Mwaniki, Director of Utulivu, who support Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and refugee women, girls, and their families in Reading.According to campaigners, people who have committed murder, manslaughter or stalking offences should be forced to live in restricted areas after being released from prison on licence. Anita is joined by BBC journalist Gemma Dunstan and law-change campaigners Rhianon Bragg and Dianna Parkes. 29-year-old Pippa White shares her daily life as a vicar to millions of viewers on TikTok. She joins Anita to discuss being a young woman in the Church, making religion fun and connecting with a younger audience.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

India and Pakistan have announced a series of measures against one another after 26 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir two days ago. Also: Online safety campaigners say new Ofcom regulations to protect young people don't go far enough. And pianist Igor Levit takes up the challenge of playing the same piece of music 840 times.

Henry Riley, reporter with LBC in London / Alex Cooney, CEO of Cybersafe Kids

China has released their lunar plans which could include a nuclear power plant. They hope it can provide energy for the International Lunar Research Station - a project in conjunction with Russia.Ofcom says tech firms will be legally required to block children's access to harmful content online. Failing to do so could mean big fines or even a ban from UK access.We hear from Molly Rose Foundation CEO, Andy Burrows, who says they are “dismayed” by today's codes.Also in this episode:The RNID discuss their new report which warns the lives of deaf patients are ‘at risk' amid NHS communication barriers.Nintendo apologises to fans as sales for the Switch 2 exceeds expectations.A rare gold quartz 'dragon' goes on display at the Natural History Museum.Chimpanzees chomping on, and sharing, ‘alcoholic fruit' baffles scientistsColdplay appears to be having a positive impact on domestic sustainable energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's MadTech, we discuss the landmark antitrust ruling against Google, Ofcom's upcoming child safety regulations, and Netflix's plans to overhaul its search experience using AI to enhance content discovery.

In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette's excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex's new podcast, The Savoy Originals.Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2's spin-off. Phil Riley from Boom Radio assesses the damage.All that plus: podcast festival Crossed Wires gets a new creative director. Owner Dino Sofos is here to reveal who it is... and, in the quiz, we enter the Frequency Funhouse.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Press Gazette's expose into fake commentatorsOfcom says no to Radio 2 spin-offBBC advertising for new iPlayer roles...Threads is backLocal Radio podcast launchesAP To Be Allowed Back Into White HouseAvalon take a stake in Adolescence producer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mike Robinson, Vanessa Beeley, Charles Malet and Sandi Adams with today's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-9th-april-2025 Timestamps: 00:00 UK Censorship Expands: BitChute Withdraws, Ofcom's Reach Grows, Another Platform Falls Silent 12:20 Digital ID Disaster Incoming: Data Leaks, Dead Phones, No Battery, No Access! 20:53 Strategic Shifts in the Middle East: Militias Reposition, Pressure Builds, Alliances Tested 27:04 Saturday's Livestream Now Available — UK Column Is Member Funded, Please Join Us 29:48 Trump Talks: Iran & Netanyahu 33:00 Genetic Editing Gone Wild: Woolly Mammoths, Dire Wolves, and the Return of Prehistoric Pets 38:19 Supermarkets Push Prices Up While Lab-Grown Meat Sneaks In 48:11 Grain Strikes, Biactive Herbicide and Folic Acid 56:06 Turkey and Israel: Rivals Over Syria's Future

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Q and A We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate This Safe Nuclear Battery Could Last Decades on A Single Charge Ham Radio, Students and Scientists at the 2025 HamSCI Workshop The RSGB has Published New Forms for Exam Question Queries Earth-Venus-Earth Bounce a First for Netherlands Ofcom Proposes Direct Smartphone-Satellite Connections Hams Recognize World Autism Acceptance Week CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Charles Malet, Mike Robinson, Vanessa Beeley, Sandi Adams and John Kiriakou with today's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-2nd-april-2025 Timestamps: 00:00 UK Laws Eroding Democracy: Crackdown on Dissidents 07:09 Ofcom's Censorship: Conflicts of Interest and the Extremism Redefinition 14:32 Roger Waters' Speech on the 80th Anniversary of Yalta: A Stand Against War 18:37 Weston's 'Council of Sanctuary' and the Kalergi Plan Debate: The Global Migration Agenda 29:44 UK Column On Location Livestream Available — UK Column Is Member Funded, Please Join Us 32:11 De-banking as Censorship: Bad Banki Fights Back 39:03 Yemen Under Fire: US Airstrikes, Palestinian Medics Shot - Latest Military Results (Starvation) 45:39 Government Recruits Valuers for Livestock Culls and Farm Seizures: Preparing for Mass Agricultural Control 47:58 Unintended Consequences and the Dangers of Playing God: Gene Editing to Change Eye Colour? 54:50 Israel's Impunity: Expanding Military Presence in Lebanon and Syria Amid Ongoing Airstrikes

With Ofcom's duties and guidance around illegal harms and content, services' transparency, the safety of women and girls, as well as the protection of children all being published in 2025, it's undoubtedly an important year for the implementation of the Online Safety Act.But with geopolitics becoming more unstable, tech companies pivoting in controversial ways – including Meta rewriting its policies on ‘hateful conduct' and removing fact-checkers – and tech like generative AI becoming part of daily life, we have to ask: is the Act too vulnerable to external changes, and can it actually regulate the online world?The Online Safety Act Network was set up to connect and inform civil society organisations on the status of the Act and its implementation. In this episode, the Network's director, Maeve Walsh joins Vicki to help assess how the Act is faring currently, and how it might possibly fare in the future.Talking points:To what extent are Ofcom overlooking safety-by-design measures in favour of addressing harms that have already occurred?Why are ‘small but risky' services so controversial in the context of the Online Safety Act?How might the Government strengthen the Act against both global developments and developments in tech?Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster.wwwTwitterFacebookInstagram

Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen and Mark Anderson with today's UK Column News. If you would like to support our independent journalism, please join the community: https://community.ukcolumn.org/ Sources: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-28th-march-2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Coalition of the Stupid 06:04 Trump's ‘Shadow Chair' Plan Collides with the Untouchable Fed 13:35 Signal Gate: Sugar Coated ‘Leaked' War Plans and Sweet Lies 37:57 UK Column On Location Livestream Available — UK Column Is Member Funded, Please Join Us 39:57 Online Safety or Thought Policing? Ofcom's Grip on Digital Speech and the End of Privacy 48:11 Free and Fair? The Battle Over Election Integrity, ERIC, and Federal Oversight 55:33 Arctic Power Struggle: Vance Unwelcome in Greenland

As parents called by God to nurture our children through childhood and into a spiritually healthy adulthood, we have the responsibility to be keenly aware of and sensitive to electronic addiction in all of its forms. We must understand its threat, presence and impact. Consequently, we must be diligent in preparing both ourselves and our children to understand, process and live with electronic media in ways that bring honor and glory to God. UK communications regulation firm Ofcom says that we might not be doing a very good job in preventing electronic addiction. Their data shows that among five to seven year olds, sixty five percent are making voice or video calls, fifty percent are watching livestream apps and sites, forty one percent are gaming online, and thirty eight percent are using social media apps or sites. Parents, our habits are formative. Good habits form us, and bad habits deform us. Lead your kids into God's Word and World, rather than into electronic addiction.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK weather start of spring brings warmest day of year so far Family of Boeing whistleblower sues company over his death Calls for Ofcom to investigate hacked nude photos posted online Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says Sir Keir Starmer Werrington woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner As the Baltics Putin proof , are they really Russias next move Nicola Sturgeon no longer a suspect in SNP finances investigation Reform UK row Leaked messages reveal Nigel Farage fury with Rupert Lowe Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death Ukraines chaotic withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers words

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv As the Baltics Putin proof , are they really Russias next move Werrington woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner Calls for Ofcom to investigate hacked nude photos posted online UK weather start of spring brings warmest day of year so far Nicola Sturgeon no longer a suspect in SNP finances investigation Reform UK row Leaked messages reveal Nigel Farage fury with Rupert Lowe Ukraines chaotic withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers words Family of Boeing whistleblower sues company over his death Putin would breach Ukraine deal if it is not defended, says Sir Keir Starmer Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

This week, Alan and Lionel are joined by former MI6 chief Sir John Sawers to discuss the new world order...or should that be disorder?They share their views on the threat posed by the second Trump presidency and whether the world has reverted to “might is right”. John raises concerns over the future of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—which consists of the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US. Could this mean the end of intelligence sharing with America?Plus, Alan and Lionel discuss the unexpected outcome of Ofcom's cases against GB News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prof Stewart Purvis is the former content regulator at Ofcom, a former Editor of Channel 4 News and ITN Chief Executive. As the Vice President of the Royal Television Society we discuss: the RTS Awards controversy withdrawing an award for Gaza journalists, Stewart's experience reviewing BBC Middle East coverage and the fallout from the landmark GB News vs. Ofcom legal case and the ability of foreign governments to influence British broadcasting. "What's at stake is the future of broadcast journalism. The system is creaking, and we need to decide whether we're going to resolve some of the issues which have arisen."RTS Awards:“What I would hope would come out of this was, as soon as we've got some clarity about whether there is any connection at all between what happened at the BBC documentary and the entrance for the RTS awards, and particularly the rightful winners of this special award that those Gaza journalists should get an award.”Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatch To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month (NB we only charge for one creation per month): www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn't entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast @BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.comwww.goodeggproductions.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of a special series looking at violence against women and girls in the UK, 5 Live has been speaking to Ofcom, the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales and has had access into two separate training programmes for bystanders and perpetrators of abuse.

In this episode of our Securing the Digital Future podcast series, partner Rachael Annear is joined by Lorna Christie from the UK's data regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to discuss how the ICO is collaborating with Ofcom to ensure a coherent approach to regulation where online safety and data protection intersect.

The head of Ofcom has defended the UK's new Online Safety Act, calling it “very ambitious” in tackling harmful content - but campaigners say it doesn't go far enough.Plus - new data shows the expansion of ULEZ has improved London's air quality, but it hasn't reduced traffic levels. City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall spoke to Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan about the latest stats.Also in this episode:The UK government faces pressure to introduce stronger AI regulations, ensuring humans stay at the heart of decision-making.Scientists discover a hidden function in the immune system that could lead to new antibiotics.Apple delays Siri's AI upgradeThe Athena moon lander is officially declared dead after tipping sideways on landing.The world's oldest meteorite crater may hold clues about the formation of Earth's continents.UK pharmacies warn of daily medicine shortages, forcing patients to search multiple locations for vital prescriptions.What foxes' whiskers can tell us about their diet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this enlightening conversation, Helen shares her journey of raising awareness about menopause and the importance of supporting women in the workplace. The discussion explores the challenges women face during menopause, the need for better education and support systems, and the impact of menopause on the gender pay gap.Helen highlights the role of community, infrastructure, and holistic health approaches in empowering women and improving their quality of life.The conversation also delves into the impact of alcohol on health and the need to design healthier communities for all.✅ Menopause awareness is crucial—education and support can transform women's experiences.✅ The gender pay gap increases for women over 40, how menopause symptoms can play a role in this.✅ Community design impacts women's health and well-being—we need better infrastructure.✅ Men as allies in menopause conversations to create real change.✅ Normalising menopause discussions is essential to breaking stigmas.✅ Loneliness is a growing public health concern, particularly for women.✅ Holistic health approaches can help manage menopause symptoms.✅ Obesity epidemic needs to be addressed as a key public health issue.More about HelenHelen is on a mission to raise awareness of menopause and help empower women with the knowledge they need to embrace this new chapter and thrive. Helen is particularly passionate about supporting women in the workplace and helping employers understand the benefits of having a positive menopause action plan that supports women in the workplace. Businesses that embrace this will see a benefit to their bottom line through better productivity, engagement and retention.Helen has held Chief Marketing Officer roles in a range of sectors with Boots, the BBC, DFS and Countrywide. She has also worked in broadcast and telecoms regulation at Ofcom and in the mobile technology sector with Motorola. She's currently a non-executive director of AIB. My Menopause Center Questionnaire  https://www.mymenopausecentre.com/menopause-questionnaire/At Her Spirit, we're building a FREE global community designed exclusively for women's activity. Join us to connect with like-minded women, discover events, and find local groups that inspire you to move more. ✨ Find your tribe. Achieve your goals. Thrive together.

Richard Ayre is the chair of the UK's independent press regulator, Impress. Before that, he spent about thirty-five years at the BBC as a former controller of editorial policy and deputy chief executive of BBC News, before becoming a member of the BBC Trust. Richard is also a former member of the OFCOM content board. In this week's episode, we discuss BBC's DG Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah's appearance in front of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's select committee: the fallout from the Gaza documentary which was pulled after it was discovered the 13-year-old narrator had a family connection to Hamas, future funding models, the World Service, and the possibility of a generational charter.“There was a meeting between BBC executives and executives of the production company—a face-to-face meeting—to comply this film before it went out, and the BBC didn't press for an answer or didn't get an answer to the question about the connection of the kid's. That's very worrying, and that, I imagine, is where the BBC's inquiry is now going to unearth some bodies—or people likely to be bodies.” Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatch To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month (NB we only charge for one creation per month): www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn't entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast @BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.comwww.goodeggproductions.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1357 - Full Version Release Date: March 1, 2025 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Tammy Walker, KI5ODE, Denny Haight, NZ8D, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Alan Shepard, WK8W, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS Approximate Running Time: 1:48:34 Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1357 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. FCC: FCC Issues Warning Over Payola Practices 2. RSGB: Radio Society of Great Britain 2025 Band Plans Released 3. AMSAT: HADES-R FM Repeater Activated and Designated Spain-OSCAR 124 (SO-124) 4. AMSAT: ARISS Completes Successful FRAM2Ham Simulation Event Using ISS Radio 5. AMSAT: Blue Ghost and Resilience: Private Landers On Course For Lunar Touchdowns 6. AMSAT: Solar Sails Aim to Enhance Space Weather Alerts 7. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 8. WIA: Australian Regulator ACMA Finalizes License Fee Changes, New Zealand Seeks Feedback On Changes 9. WIA: Libyan Communications Amateur Society Admitted To International Amateur Radio Union 10. WIA: UPDATE: RigExpert Administrative Offices Destroyed In Russian Missile Attack 11. WIA/RAC: Mike Kelly, VE3FFK Is The Recipient Of The Radio Amateurs Of Canada Amateur Of The Year Award 12. VOA: VOA Museum of Broadcasting History Reopened After Seven Month Renovation 13. INDIA: India's First 24 Hour Ham Radio Learning Marathon Held In West Bengal 14. ARRL: Get On The Air For The ARRL International DX Contest 15. ARRL: ARRL's “On the Air Live” Continues to Grow 16. ARRL: Colorado High School Students Visit The Plishner Radio Astronomy and Space Sciences Center 17. ARRL: How About Some Pi With That Transceiver? 18. ARRL: Hap Holly, KC9RP, Moderator Of The Weekly Amateur Radio Audio Feature Magazine, RAIN Report, SK 19. ARRL: Registration Begins Mid-March For The 24th USA National Radio-Orienteering Championships 20. A Bloody Sunday During The US Civil Rights Era Is Recalled During An Alabama Activation 21. Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio (RaDAR) Is Coming Soon 22. New Development May Make Solar Panels More Affordable 23. Astronomers Battle RF Interference As Combined Technologies Offers To Assist 24. ARRL: Upcoming RadioSport Contests and Regional Conventions 25. Monthly Volunteer Monitoring Report 26. ARRL: ARRL issues call for QST articles for the July 2025 special issue on Emergency Communications 27. RW: President Trump expands White House oversight of the Federal Communications Commission 28. ARRL: Dayton HamVention announces its 2025 Theme, and ARES bootcamp at California HamEscape 29. ARRL: YLRL/Young Ladies Radio League scholarships are available for students 30. ARRL: Changes are announces in the ARRL Iowa Section 31. ARRL: High School and a science fiction movie spark interest in amateur radio 32. ARD: Ham Radio Gizmos platform launches a new documentary series to inspire amateur radio operators 33. Spectrum Sharings is eyed by UK regulator Ofcom on the six gigahertz band 34. Youth attending the 2025 International DX Convention will have free admission Plus these Special Features This Week: * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, presents part ten of his open source project The Bald Yak. This week he answers the question, how does it all fit together? * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with all the latest news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming radiosport contests, and a lot more more * Weekly Solar Weather and Propagation Forecast from the ARRL * Will Rogers, K5WLR - A Century Of Amateur Radio - This week, Will takes us aboard The Wayback Machine to a time when vacuum tubes were making CW practical, they were also making voice transmissions possible. Experimental broadcasts using radiotelephone began as experiments by amateurs and some of the wireless telegraph companies, including Marconi and DeForest. ----- Website: https://www.twiar.net X: https://x.com/TWIAR Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twiar.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari YouTube: https://bit.ly/TWIARYouTube RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full Static file, updated weekly): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 Automated (1-hour Static file, updated weekly): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 ----- This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.

We explore how the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been hacked to the jaw-dropping tune of $1.5 billion, and we look at what is being done to better defend women and girls' safety online.All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Incident Update: Unauthorized Activity Involving ETH Cold Wallet - Bybit.Bybit Launches Recovery Bounty Program with Rewards up to 10% of Stolen Funds - Bybit.ZachXBT links Bybit hack to Lazarus Group - Twitter.Online Safety Act: explainer - GOV.UKThese Are The 10 Most Complained-About TV Moments In Ofcom's History - Ofcom. Ofcom to push for better age verification, filters and 40 other checks in new online child safety code - TechCrunch.UK's internet watchdog toughens approach to deepfake porn - TechCrunch.Girlguiding research exposes alarming online harms facing girls - Charity Today News.Ofcom's approach to implementing the Online Safety Act - Ofcom. Women's abuse online: 'I get trolled every second, every day' - BBC. Amanda's funniest moments in Motherland - YouTube.Amandaland - BBC iPlayer.Cassandra Sci-Fi Thriller limited series - Netflix. Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:1Password – Secure every app, device, and identity – even the unmanaged ones at 1password.com/smashing.Scanner.dev provides a new technology offering fast search and threat detections for security data in S3 helping teams reduce the total cost of ownership of their SIEM by up to 90%. Try the interactive...

It is the documentary threatening a full blown crisis at the BBC. Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone featured three supposedly ordinary children who it was later revealed had connections to the Hamas terror group.Kamal speaks to Sharren Haskel, Israel's deputy foreign minister, who calls the documentary “pure propaganda of a terrorist organisation”. She also calls for the regulator Ofcom to look into all of the BBC's “biased” coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.Later, shoplifting is at a record level and independent, family-run businesses are the hardest hit. Camilla is in rural Cambridgeshire with one shopkeeper who says theft is costing his business £12,000 a year - and he's about to be clobbered by Labour's Budget, too.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Rachel DuffyCamera Operator: Andy MackenzieVideo Editor: James MoorheadEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down Campbell Scott Murdered businessmans body found in sack in Kenya Ofcom releases guidance on women and girls online safety Confusion over Musk demand that federal workers justify their jobs Flagship crime plan unveiled by government US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine Newspaper headlines Ukraine peace in weeks and killer planned school shooting Kate Bush and other artists protest AI copyright laws with silent album Baby Elsa Abandoned girls progress astonishing, court hears Energy costs likely to rise under Ofgems new price cap

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ofcom releases guidance on women and girls online safety Campbell Scott Murdered businessmans body found in sack in Kenya Energy costs likely to rise under Ofgems new price cap Kate Bush and other artists protest AI copyright laws with silent album Newspaper headlines Ukraine peace in weeks and killer planned school shooting NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down Baby Elsa Abandoned girls progress astonishing, court hears Flagship crime plan unveiled by government Confusion over Musk demand that federal workers justify their jobs US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down Campbell Scott Murdered businessmans body found in sack in Kenya Flagship crime plan unveiled by government Energy costs likely to rise under Ofgems new price cap US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine Baby Elsa Abandoned girls progress astonishing, court hears Newspaper headlines Ukraine peace in weeks and killer planned school shooting Confusion over Musk demand that federal workers justify their jobs Kate Bush and other artists protest AI copyright laws with silent album Ofcom releases guidance on women and girls online safety

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on invasion of Ukraine Energy costs likely to rise under Ofgems new price cap Flagship crime plan unveiled by government Campbell Scott Murdered businessmans body found in sack in Kenya Ofcom releases guidance on women and girls online safety Kate Bush and other artists protest AI copyright laws with silent album Confusion over Musk demand that federal workers justify their jobs Baby Elsa Abandoned girls progress astonishing, court hears Newspaper headlines Ukraine peace in weeks and killer planned school shooting NHS chief executive Amanda Pritchard stepping down

The brilliant Dom Frisby joins us to speculate on how stressed Keir must be at the prospect of stepping on the Trump train. We also discuss the possibility of a British DOGE and the recent election results in Germany (with very little insight). In the Patreon only section I play Dom's brilliantly offensive song about Ofcom.  Watch my STAND-UP SPECIAL 'Basic Bloke' on ITVX:  https://www.itv.com/watch/geoff-norcott:-basic-bloke/10a6363a0001B/10a6363a0001 Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-explained/dp/1800961308/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= JOIN the Podcast Patreon and receive each episode early, AD-FREE & with bonus content https://www.patreon.com/geoffnorcott?fan_landing=true  Join my MAILING LIST for priority Tour booking & special offers https://signup.ymlp.com/xgyueuwbgmgb Watch my COMEDY SPECIAL on YouTube https://youtu.be/YaxhuZGtDLs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for another weekly news debrief: we pick apart the most unhinged headlines and try to make sense of the mainstream media, helping you consume the news critically. The UK agreed to hand the Chagos Islands “back” to Mauritius. But colonial history makes this decision complicated - and crucially, Chagossians were excluded from the discussions… much like Ukraine this week, who were left out of US-Russia peace negotiations. This news made every front page, except for the Daily Mail who wrote about wokeness and the Daily Star who wrote about... sausages. Other stories we cover: more than 65,000 people have complained to Ofcom over a GB News comment comparing queerness to (prepare yourself) paedophilia. We discuss this record-breaking number, and the doubled-down defence of the presenter. And finally, why anti-migrant sentiment led to Sweden's worst mass shooting - and whether the media does a better job at reporting crises, or creating them. The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (@mathildamall) and Helena Wadia (@helenawadia) The music is by @soundofsamfire Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our latest podcast episode of Securing the Digital Future, Freshfields partner Rachael Annear is joined by Suzanne Cater and Amy Jordan from the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, for an in-depth look at how online safety legislation is being applied in the UK and what businesses and organizations need to know. 

Go to https://getdwplus.com/winston to enjoy 30% off by using code WINSTON30 and access The Making Of Am I Racist today! Lord Toby Young, founder of Free Speech Union, comes in to discuss Labour's draconian free speech curtailments.With the new APPG definition of Islamophobia set to come into law under Angela Rayner's supervision, Keir Starmer's fierce response to tweets, memes and livestreams after the Axel Rudakubanu killings.But it gets worse - de-facto blasphemy laws with arrests for a Koran-burning in Manchester, a week after famous Koran-burner Salwan Momika is killed in Sweden.We discuss the history of hate speech and free speech in the UK, Non-Crime Hate Incidents, police quangos and the latest developments in the courts.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 1:23 Islamophobia Law and Its Implications 4:50 Formation of the Advisory Council on Islamophobia 10:05 Challenges to Free Speech and Article 10 20:57 Context of Islamophobia and Free Speech in Europe 21:13 Non-Crime Hate Incidents and Their Impact 33:14 August Riots and Arrested For Social Media Posts 56:22 The Online Safety Act and Ofcom 1:06:13 The Importance of Free Speech and the Role of the Free Speech Union Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has recognized that the market for mobile termination charges for bulk messaging isn't working. With significant market power, some providers have increased these charges by 70% since 2021 and there's no end in sight. On January 28th, Ofcom proposed a price cap on mobile termination charges for messaging.      In this 5-minute podcast, Deb Boehling, a partner at LB3, joins Tony Mangino to describe the proposal and consider what enterprise customers can do to take advantage of the potential savings. If you would like to learn more about our experience in this space, please visit our Strategic Sourcing and Network Services Transactions webpages. Follow us on LinkedIn: LB3 & TC2

Users accessing online pornography in the UK could soon be required to have their face scanned. This is under measures announced by Ofcom to stop children seeing the material. Are these measures necessary? Ciara and Shane discussed this morning.

The communications regulator, Ofcom, has published new industry guidance for online services, in which it sets out how it expects online platforms - including social media and porn sites - to introduce highly effective age check measures to prevent children from accessing online pornography and to protect them from other types of harmful content. To discuss the new guidance and its potential impact Anita Rani is joined by Lindsey Fussell, OFCOM's interim group director for online safety. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman - and first woman of colour - to become Vice President of the United States of America. She rose higher in the country's leadership than any other woman before her. Anita discusses her legacy and future with BBC News Online Editor, Courtney Subramanian; and co-founder of Higher Heights, an organisation that works to mobilise black women voters, Kimberly Peeler-Allen. What might be next for the woman who could have been the first female president?A Royal College of Nursing report, On the Frontline of the UK's Corridor Care Crisis, out today, finds that the situation in A&E is the worst it has ever been and that a lack of hospital beds means corridor care has been "normalised". One nurse described caring for a 95-year-old woman dying with dementia who had spent eight hours lying on a trolley in a crowded corridor next to a drunk person who was vomiting and being abusive. Others describe women having a miscarriage in side rooms. Professor Nicola Ranger, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing joins Anita to discuss what is going on.The all-female, Welsh-language, post-punk trio Adwaith are the only band to have won the Welsh Music Prize twice, for their first two albums. The critically-lauded band are about to release their third album, Solas, all about returning to their hometown in Carmarthen. Band members Hollie Singer, Gwenedd Owen and Gwen Anthony talk to Anita about writing in Welsh, what home means to them, and being role models for young women – and they perform their latest single Miliwn live in the Woman's Hour studio. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

In this special two-part episode of TellyCast, we dive into two pivotal discussions shaping the TV industry in 2025.In Part 1, veteran Scottish TV director and Directors UK board member Peter Strachan joins Justin Crosby to uncover the controversy surrounding BBC's hit show The Traitors. Strachan raises serious concerns about whether the production truly delivers on Ofcom's out-of-London rules, exploring issues of cultural bias, local talent opportunities, and Scotland's role in the UK production ecosystem.In Part 2, AI takes centre stage as Jason Mitchell (The Connected Set) and Katharina Gellein Viken, a TV director and AI expert, discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the way content is created, distributed, and consumed. From video generators like Sora and VO2 to ethical challenges and new business models, we explore why 2025 is a make-or-break year for AI in the TV industry.Enter the TellyCast Digital Video AwardsSupport the showSubscribe to the TellyCast YouTube channel for exclusive TV industry videosFollow us on LinkedInConnect with Justin on LinkedINTellyCast videos on YouTubeTellyCast websiteTellyCast instaTellyCast TwitterTellyCast TikTok

David Lloyd is a veteran of the local radio industry, with over 40 years of experience in roles at LBC, Virgin Radio, and the BBC. He also brings regulatory expertise from his time at the UK Radio Authority, now part of Ofcom. Today, he's a broadcaster and co-founder of Boom Radio, a relatively new UK station catering to baby boomers.In this episode, we discuss the state of BBC local radio, including the details of Lloyd's complaint about BBC Radio Devon's failure to adequately cover the 2024 riots. We also explore the potential role of alternative providers and the impact of the BBC's proposed spin-off service on Lloyd's own station, Boom Radio.“I think the BBC can do a lot better on the resources available, even as reduced. They've still got £120 million now furnishing a lot of very part-time radio stations—that's a lot of money. In other hands, that could actually deliver some incredible local radio, which, yes, is the BBC the right person to be running local radio if it really takes them that much money to deliver it poorly?”Listen to all our episodes here: https://podfollow.com/beebwatch/view To support our journalism and receive a weekly blog sign up now for £1.99 per month (NB we only charge for one creation per month): www.patreon.com/BeebWatch/membership Or if you'd rather make a one-off payment (which doesn't entitle you to the blog) please use our crowdfunding page:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/roger-boltons-beeb-watch-podcast @BeebRogerInstagram: rogerboltonsbeebwatchLinkedIn: Roger Bolton's Beeb Watchemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.comwww.goodeggproductions.uk Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's round-up of the latest news in online speech, content moderation and internet regulation, Mike and Ben cover:Social media platforms have work to do to comply with Online Safety Act, says Ofcom (The Guardian)LFGSS and Microcosm shutting down 16th March 2025 (the day before the Online Safety Act is enforced) (LFGSS)The GamingOnLinux Forum is shutting (GamingOnLinux)Australia leads the world in setting new standards for online child safety (eSafety Commission)How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer (NPR)Fentanyl Almost Killed Michael Brewer. Now He Wants Snap to Pay (Bloomberg)Telegram Moderation Overview (Telegram)U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to TikTok ban (CNBC)This episode is brought to you with financial support from the Future of Online Trust & Safety Fund. While Online Regulators may have stolen Christmas, Ctrl-Alt-Speech is going to try to take a short holiday break and will return in early January. Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast from Techdirt and Everything in Moderation. Send us your feedback at podcast@ctrlaltspeech.com and sponsorship enquiries to sponsorship@ctrlaltspeech.com. Thanks for listening.

For the first time ever, Google lost search users. This signals a fundamental shift towards AI-powered search and marketers need to adapt their strategies now for this emerging reality. The signs were there. ChatGPT's rise. Perplexity's growing user base. And now, Ofcom's data confirms what many of us suspected: traditional search is evolving. Think about how you find information today. Need a quick answer? You might ask ChatGPT. Looking for market insights? Perplexity AI might be your first stop. The data shows you're not alone. But here's what fascinates me: Google's advertising revenue hit record highs in Q2 2024, up 10% when analysts expected a decline. Seems contradictory, doesn't it? Let me explain: Whilst Google's user base shrinks, those who remain are more engaged, more likely to convert. The platform isn't dying – it's transforming. What does this mean for your marketing strategy? First, don't panic. Your SEO efforts aren't wasted. But you need to expand your horizon beyond traditional search optimisation. Enter GEO – Generative Engine Optimisation. It's SEO's evolution for an AI-first world. Here's your action plan: 1. Keep optimising for traditional search 2. Start learning GEO principles (watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoIc8LkSETo) 3. Track AI-referred traffic carefully 4. Diversify your traffic sources The future of search isn't a SINGLE platform anymore. It's a symphony of traditional search engines and AI-powered tools. And like any good orchestra, success comes from mastering multiple instruments. Want to stay ahead? Start preparing for this shift today. Your future self will thank you. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this as a video instead: ⁠https://exposure.ninja/google-nightmare Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/342/⁠ Listen to these episodes next: ChatGPT Search — The Ranking Factors We Know ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/⁠ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/⁠ The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/

The only way to get true unbiased broadcasting in the UK is to scrap the BBC Licence Fee and OFCOM. The rules controlling broadcasting are hopelessly out of date in the multi media, streaming and internet age. Newspapers are not run or censored or governed like this so why should TV and radio? We have plenty of laws in place we do NOT need a Quango or Government interference on what we can listen to or watch. Based on my own experience of working for the BBC and of course being the first person to be cancelled by the state censor, OFCOM, I know what I'm talking about. Listen and let me know your views. Support me here www.buymeacoffee.com/jongaunt