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Ofcom Fines GB News 

GB News has been fined £100,000 by Ofcom for breaking impartiality rules with a programme featuring the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. 

He appeared on the TV channel on 12 February 2024 as part of a one-hour current affairs special that included a Q&A session. 

The media watchdog said Mr Sunak was given an "uncontested platform to promote the policies and performance of his government in a period preceding the UK General Election". 

But GB News chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos said Ofcom's decision to impose the fine is "a direct attack on free speech and journalism in the United Kingdom". 

Ofcom said a fine of this sum was imposed "given the seriousness and repeated nature of this breach" of its broadcasting code. 

In a statement, Ofcom also said it has told GB News it will be required to broadcast a statement on the watchdog's findings, at a date of their choosing.

31 October 2024                                         

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