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Decision by Ofcom’s Election Committee on the BBC’s Question Time Makerfield By-Election Special, 4 June 2026

Published: 12 June 2026

Ofcom has published a decision by Ofcom’s Election Committee having considered a complaint from the Restore Britain Party in relation to the BBC Question Time Makerfield By-Election Special.

Audience complaints about content on TV or radio programmes

Published: 13 March 2024

Last updated: 10 June 2026

A weekly report of complaints from viewevers or listeners assessed under the Broadcasting Code to see if it needs further investigation.

Keep up with play and avoid the delay during the World Cup

Published: 9 June 2026

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just days away, fans across the world are finalising their viewing plans for the 104 matches set to be played out in this year’s tournament.

Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 8 June 2026

The Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin reports on investigations into potential breaches of Ofcom’s codes and rules for TV, radio and video-on-demand programmes.

Memorandums of Understanding

Published: 16 September 2024

Last updated: 4 June 2026

This page contains our published Memorandums of understandings.

Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin: Notes to broadcasters

Published: 4 March 2024

Last updated: 26 May 2026

Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.

Bulletin for complaints about BBC online material

Published: 5 February 2024

Last updated: 11 May 2026

The bulletin for complaints about BBC online material reports on the outcome of Ofcom’s consideration on complaints received about the BBC’s online material.

Holding broadcasters to account during upcoming elections: what you need to know

Published: 25 March 2026

Last updated: 29 April 2026

Here we set out some of the broadcasting rules and process that we follow during upcoming elections.

Broadcasting and on demand sanction decisions

Published: 26 September 2023

Last updated: 16 March 2026

Ofcom may impose a sanction if we consider that a broadcaster has seriously, deliberately, repeatedly or recklessly breached one of our requirements.

Decision - Salaam Radio Limited

Published: 16 March 2026

Salaam Radio is a community radio service for the Muslim community of Peterborough, which is provided by Salaam Radio Limited (“Salaam”). Ofcom has imposed a £400 financial penalty on Salaam after our investigation found that it had failed to comply with the conditions of its licence.