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UK finalizes online safety fees regime, confirms public list of paying platforms

( March 20, 2026, 14:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK’s online safety fees regime will include a public list of platforms liable to pay fees and updated rules on handling overpayments and underpayments, under final charging principles published by regulator Ofcom this week. The framework largely confirms the previously proposed revenue-based model, with limited changes following consultation. Companies must report revenues by a deadline of April 11 ahead of the first fees being calculated and billed by this autumn.Statement follows. Documents attached....

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