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Will platforms see UK online safety enforcement step up a gear in 2026?

By Frank Hersey ( January 2, 2026, 12:38 GMT | Comment) -- Fines by the UK online safety regulator have made headlines in the UK amid rising expectations for enforcement of the Online Safety Act, passed more than two years ago. Campaigners and lawmakers are criticizing Ofcom’s pace and urging it to come down hard on offenders. Could 2026 be when Ofcom reaches for its business disruption powers, and will its credibility suffer if it doesn’t?The UK's Online Safety Act is frequently in the news as its implementation continues to develop, but December saw a flurry of headlines as regulator Ofcom issued its largest penalty to date under the law....

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