News Summary:
Ofcom proposed new laws on July 10, 2026, holding social media platforms and search engines, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, and Reddit, accountable for tackling scam advertising or facing fines. Earlier on the same day, Ofcom published its long-awaited consultation on Additional Duties for Category 1 Services under the Online Safety Act and its Register of Categorised Services. These initiatives represent the third major phase of the Act's implementation, expanding beyond illegal content and child safety to broader obligations regarding user choice, control, and platform accountability. Separately, Ofcom's annual report for 2025/26 disclosed its chief executive's salary and allowances increased by 4.87% to £478,784 from £455,324 the prior year, while total staff costs rose by 10% to £153.1 million, constituting two-thirds of all operating expenditure.
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