Audience complaints about content on TV or radio programmes
Published: 13 March 2024
Last updated: 5 November 2025
A weekly report of complaints from viewevers or listeners assessed under the Broadcasting Code to see if it needs further investigation.
Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin
Published: 4 March 2024
Last updated: 3 November 2025
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.
Bulletin for complaints about BBC online material
Published: 5 February 2024
Last updated: 3 November 2025
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.
Ofcom updates guidance around politicians presenting news
Published: 20 October 2025
Ofcom has issued new guidance to broadcasters about politicians presenting news, following our consultation on this issue.
Politicians presenting news: Statement on proposed amendment to Rule 5.3 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Published: 12 May 2025
Last updated: 20 October 2025
This statement summarises the consultation responses and sets out our conclusions.
Section five: Due impartiality and due accuracy
Published: 5 January 2021
Last updated: 20 October 2025
This section of the Broadcasting Code relates to the concept of "due impartiality" as it applies to news and other programmes.
Programme-related guidance
Published: 26 May 2010
Last updated: 20 October 2025
This section includes information for the broadcast industry, covering the Broadcasting Code and other programme-related guidance
Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin: Notes to broadcasters
Published: 4 March 2024
Last updated: 20 October 2025
Ofcom occasionally publishes notes to alert broadcasters and on demand service providers to key changes or information.
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.
Information on internet protocol TV
Published: 23 May 2016
Last updated: 25 September 2025
Information on why programmes on certain television channels are delivered by the internet and what you need to bear in mind when you watch these channels.