Ofcom, a UK-based state-owned entity established in 2003, employs approximately 1390 people. Its primary function is to regulate and oversee competition within the United Kingdom's broadcasting, telecommunications, and postal sectors, acting as a government-designated authority in these industries.
The Court of Appeal delivered a significant judgment on October 29, 2025, in *Sky UK Limited v The Office of Communications*, concerning the regulatory classification of electronic communications services under the Communications Act 2003. The case involved whether Sky's Pay TV service qualified as an electronic communications service and the justification for Ofcom's requirement of end-of-contract notifications to customers. Separately, the Wikimedia Foundation announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, that it would not appeal a previous court decision regarding the Online Safety Act. The Act introduces stringent requirements for online platforms and has faced criticism for potentially limiting free speech. Research by the Sutton Trust highlighted a social mobility issue within the British media.
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