Ofcom investigation finds BBC Gaza documentary in breach of Broadcasting Code
Published: 17 October 2025
An Ofcom investigation has today found that the BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone broke broadcasting rules which state that factual programmes must not materially mislead the audience.
Consultation Changes to the BBC’s Operating Licence - October 2025
Published: 15 October 2025
This consultation sets out Ofcom’s provisional views on the BBC’s request to make three changes to its Operating Licence.
Performance
Published: 4 March 2024
Last updated: 31 July 2025
Ofcom is tasked with holding the BBC to account in relation to its output and services, using the range of regulatory tools at our disposal.
Ofcom opens investigation into BBC's Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone
Published: 14 July 2025
The BBC has published its review into the programme Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone. The review found that the programme breached one of the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines on accuracy.
Three new BBC DAB+ stations given final go-ahead – but not Radio 2 spin-off or extended Radio 5 Sports Extra
Published: 2 July 2025
Consultation: Proposed new BBC DAB+ radio stations and proposed changes to Radio 5 Sports Extra
Published: 10 April 2025
Last updated: 2 July 2025
The BBC is proposing changes to its radio services, by launching four new DAB+ music radio stations; and to extend the broadcasting hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra, changing it from a part-time service offering live sports only, to a service broadcasting daily from 9am-7pm.
Ofcom proposes to give green light to three new BBC DAB+ stations, but not Radio 2 spin-off or expanded Radio 5 Sports Extra
Published: 10 April 2025
Ofcom has today published the provisional conclusions of its assessments of the BBC’s plans to launch four new DAB+ stations and extend the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra.
Monitoring the impact of the BBC's activities on competition
Published: 8 February 2024
Last updated: 10 April 2025
Ofcom must consider the impacts of the BBC’s activities on fair and effective competition.
Letter to the BBC chair on the BBC programme 'Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone'
Published: 3 March 2025
Ofcom's letter to the BBC on failings in the production of its programme, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone and setting out Ofcom's expectations of the BBC's investigation.
Statement: Ofcom review of BBC's proposed new DAB+ radio services and extending the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra
Published: 21 November 2024
Last updated: 19 December 2024
We're looking for views on BBC's proposed new DAB+ radio services and extending the hours of Radio 5 Sports Extra before we reach a final decision.