Wire · regulatory
Ofcom: half of adults support more social media regulation
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Social & Community
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United Kingdom
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ofcom research shows that 50% of adults in the UK support increased regulation of social media platforms, with 45% having experienced online harm including spam, targeted advertising, and fake news.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face growing regulatory pressure in UK social media markets as public demand for tighter controls rises sharply. Prepare to adjust platform policies and compliance by engaging early with regulators and users.
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1 source · 9 Sep 2026
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