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On 22 June 2026, Ofcom released its latest Broadcast and On Demand Bulletin, resolving an investigation into Air FM for commercial influence in news and naming 13 licensees in breach of licence conditions for failing to submit financial returns. The regulator also confirmed an £80,000 fine for First Time Videos LLC and issued a provisional breach finding against xgroovy.com for age-verification failures under the Online Safety Act.
- Air FM investigation resolution: On 22 June 2026, Ofcom resolved a complaint against Weymouth's Air FM regarding Rule 10.3 of the Broadcasting Code after the station promoted a local event within news bulletins; the station has since revised its editorial guidance.
- Turnover return breaches: Ofcom's 22 June 2026 bulletin named 13 licensees, including Heritage Radio and several Union JACK stations, for breaching licence conditions by missing the deadline for 2025 Relevant Turnover returns.
- First Time Videos LLC fine: Ofcom confirmed a financial penalty of £80,000 against First Time Videos LLC on 22 June 2026 for failing to implement 'highly effective' age checks to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
- New age-verification enforcement: On 22 June 2026, Ofcom issued a provisional view that xgroovy.com failed to comply with age-check duties and expanded its existing investigation into Sun Social Media Inc. to include an additional adult site.
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