Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 for breaches of impartiality rules

Ofcom has fined GB News £100,000 for serious breaches of impartiality rules during its program "People’s Forum: The Prime Minister," which aired on February 12, 2024. The regulator found that the program did not present a wide range of viewpoints. The fine will not be enforced until GB News's legal challenge against Ofcom's decision is resolved. GB News has previously contested the breach ruling through judicial review, claiming the sanctions threaten free speech and are unfair. This is not the first breach for GB News, as Ofcom had previously warned the channel about its compliance with broadcasting standards. The regulator noted that politicians had been acting as news presenters, raising concerns about impartiality.