latest press releases

Press loophole in the Online Safety Bill could be exploited by Russell Brand and other Rumble users, Hacked Off analysis shows
Hacked Off analysis shows Rumble, home to Russell Brand's videos, appears close to benefiting from the Online Safety Bill's press loophole.
Hacked Off comment on Rupert Murdoch stepping down from News Corp
Hacked Off CEO Nathan Sparkes comments on Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Chairman of News Corp.
Sun publisher NGN suffers significant defeat in litigation brought by Prince Harry
Hacked Off responds to Prince Harry's claim against Sun publisher NGN proceeding to a full High Court trial.
Hacked Off: Wootton story raises questions for News UK and DMGT
Hacked Off says the Byline Times Dan Wootton story raises questions for News UK and DMGT over their coverage of related allegations.
“Utterly disingenuous” of The Sun to claim they did not suggest illegality in BBC presenter story
Hacked Off calls The Sun's claim that it did not suggest illegality in its BBC presenter story 'utterly disingenuous', as the presenter faces no police action.
Hacked Off: The Sun have questions to answer
Hacked Off says The Sun has questions to answer after a lawyer called its BBC presenter stories 'rubbish', and calls for an apology and an IPSO investigation.
Press freedom & standards organisations write to Guardian & FT over section 40 coverage
Hacked Off and press freedom organisations write to The Guardian and Financial Times alleging misleading coverage of section 40 and independent press regulation.

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