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Even with new legal safeguards, parents have a role to play in keeping children safe online

1 in 10 kids have seen adult content online – safety talks at any age

Three men accused of Royal Mail offences are set to have cases sent to Crown Court. Picture: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images.

Royal Mail to end second-class deliveries on Saturdays

The clean up operation by the Pyramid Stage begins in a field covered in litter at the end of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Criminal investigation into Kneecap, Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances launched

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

TV network find over 'miracle water' claim

TV channel fined £150k for claiming water could 'cure cancer'

Gregor Poynton MP has called for Ofcom do toughen it's stance on online child safety.

MP demands Ofcom toughen stance on tech giants over online security

April is the month you're likely to see the size of your mobile phone bill grow (Picture: Adobe)

Why mobile and broadband bills are going up - Martyn James

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Major household bills change coming under new rules - what it means

Royal Mail’s sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been cleared by the Government, paving the way for the more than 500-year-old postal service to pass into foreign ownership for the first time.

Meet Czech 'sphinx' Daniel Kretinsky who spent £5.3bn on Royal Mail

Regulator Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for missing its post delivery targets in the 2023-2024 financial year.

Why Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million - has public trust eroded?

Good Morning Britain, Love Island, Emmerdale: TV shows with most Ofcom complaint...

Social media businesses face an ongoing challenge: how to balance the drive to maximise screen time for profit while ensuring young users’ safety (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Social media firms need to be ready to ramp up child safeguards - Euan Duncan

Make sure you read the online guides with your chosen courier before sending any items (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Don’t get mad, get even with delivery firms - Martyn James

A man puts a letter get into a postbox at a Post Office. Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

Why Saturday second-class post from Royal Mail would be axed

Ralph Riddiough is Director and Head of Corporate, at Holmes Mackillop

Now Scotland's solicitors really can reach for the stars, writes Ralph Riddiough

The faces behind some of the most complained about moments in British television history.

The 10 most complained about TV programmes in British history

The simplest way to avoid charges is to use the free Wi-Fi where you are staying for big data downloads, excursion planning and long phone calls (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Beware the perils of data roaming charges on holiday - Martyn James

First Minister John Swinney hosts leaders of all political parties at Bute House. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

Swinney: Social media giants not tackling 'dangerous misinformation'

New social media law should help save lives of children like my daughter Sophie Ruth Moss

Jacob Rees-Mogg speaks at the launch of the 'Popular Conservatives' movement in London. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Ofcom rules three Tory MPs broke broadcasting rules on GB News

Most telecoms firms raise the price of your mobile or broadband contract in April each year, usually with inflation-busting increases (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Communicating is getting less expensive… but not just yet - Martyn James

The executive has since 2009 been part of the team at Openreach, which is owned by BT Group. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Interview: Katie Milligan, the Scottish CCO of network provider Openreach

BBC Scotland is based at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

BBC Scotland’s boss on the end of The Nine and five years of the new channel

Backlash against influencers may help people live life, rather than filming it Stephen Jardine

Who is calling me from this number? How to see who’s calling you

A general view of the BBC Scotland headquarters at Pacific Quay in Glasgow. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

BBC ordered by regulator to work more closely with news publishers

Despite any polling, rejoining the EU is over for now Brian Monteith

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

Love Island winners Jess and Sammy

Love Island hit with 1,000 Ofcom complaints - here’s why

Using a mobile phone in Europe now usually incurs a charge for most UK customers.

Summer holidays: Are you being hit with hefty roaming charges in Europe?

Ofcom has launched an investigation into BT after a nationwide disruption to emergency call services over the weekend. (Photo by Leon Neal - Pool/Getty Images)

Investigation launched to look into 999 calls failure by BT

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Ofcom take no action over Adjoa Andoh’s coronation balcony comment

The coronation of King Charles recieved more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

King Charles coronation receives more than 8,000 Ofcom complaints

Roisin and Joe on Gogglebox.

Gogglebox hit with Ofcom complaints over star’s Coronation comments

Adjoa Andoh

Bridgerton star’s coronation comments lead to ‘record’ complaints

WhatsApp could disappear off UK phones if the company do not comply with the Online Safety Bill

WhatsApp could disappear from UK phones over privacy concerns

GB News is located within The Point at Paddington, north London

GB News in breach of Ofcom rules for second time

A new report from Ofcom states millions of UK households are missing out on cheap broadband

Millions across UK missing out on cheap broadband deals

Quartermile was one of the Edinburgh office developments to attract a key letting deal in the first quarter of the year.

Edinburgh office imbalance reaching 'chronic' levels amid tech lettings boom

UK’s most Ofcom complained about TV shows

If you are struggling financially or experiencing some upheaval in your life, communications firms are expected to be understanding

There are ways to cut the high cost of communicating - Martyn James
I’ve been devoting my last few columns to helping you save some cash ahead of bills going up in “Awful April”.

Stacey Solomon (Photo: Getty)

Watchdog verdict over BBC Sort Your Life Out rabbit cruelty complaints

GB News Match of the Day episode receives Ofcom complaints

BBC chairman Richard Sharp (left) and director-general Tim Davie (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

BBC chair and director-general are now hopelessly compromised – Scotsman comment

GB News breaches Ofcom rules with Mark Steyn programme

The price of Royal Mail first and second class stamps are to increase

Royal Mail to increase price of first and second class stamps

And and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns this weekend

ITV Saturday Night Takeaway get complaints from viewers

MP Matt Hancock has launched TV production company ‘GreenHazel’

Matt Hancock launches TV production company as he pursues media career

Flowers and a message tied to a bridge over the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, after police announced that the body recovered from the River Wyre on Sunday, was that of Nicola Bulley, who disappeared on January 27. Picture date: Tuesday February 21, 2023.

Media watchdog writes to broadcasters over Nicola Bulley concerns

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: EDITORIAL USE ONLY: Sam Smith performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Sam Smith’s BRITs 2023 performance sparks over 100 Ofcom complaints

An aerial view of work machines and diggers at the site of collapsed buildings on February 16, 2023 in Hatay, Turkey

Capital FM: Ofcom complaints over Turkey-Syria earthquake ‘joke’

Cast of Love Island 2022. The reality series was the most popular show in the UK of 2022, followed by Netflix's Stranger Things and Strictly Come Dancing, affirming Britain's love for reality TV

Love Island contestants to close social media accounts for new series

Diane Mullenex, Partner and telecoms sector specialist at Pinsent Masons

More mobile network mergers are on the cards - Diane Mullenex

Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti won the recent series of Love Island

The top 10 most complained about TV moments in 2022 revealed

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not done anything to warrant being treated like public enemy number one (Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Clarkson's appalling comments have done Britain a favour – Scotsman comment

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries