Ofcom Targets GB News But Fails To Act on Russian Channel Praised by Putin
As Guido reported yesterday, Ofcom plans to slap GB News with a £100,000 fine for allowing then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to be quizzed by its viewers. GB News is robustly challenging the fine…
Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine being well into its third year, Channel One Russia Worldwide appears to remain in possession of an Ofcom TLCS licence which allows it to broadcast Russian misinformation all over cable, satellite and over the internet. Is this not a bigger priority for the regulator?
In September, no less a figure than Vladimir Putin himself sent the station a 25th birthday message, stating “you remain proactive in shaping the global information agenda.” Has anyone told Ofcom…
