Ofcom News & Analysis
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Royal Mail (RMG) Delivery Performance Drops to 75.7% On-Time
Royal Mail (RMG) reported that only 75.7% of first class letters were delivered on time for the year ending March, falling short of its 93% target. In comparison, the previous year’s figure was 76.9%. Royal Mail is investing £500 million over five years to improve its service, with new targets set at 90% for first class and 95% for second class letters. Ofcom expressed concern and is expected to open an investigation into Royal Mail's performance, highlighting ongoing issues with delivery reliability.
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Ofcom report cites TikTok (TK) and YouTube not safe for children
Ofcom has released a report critiquing TikTok (TK) and YouTube for their content feeds, stating they are 'not safe enough' for children. The report calls for enhanced online safety measures and highlights that 84% of children aged eight to twelve are using at least one platform that requires users to be 13. While TikTok and YouTube claim to have safety features in place, the report suggests neither has committed to significant changes. Additionally, Ofcom emphasized the need for stronger legislation to protect minors online by possibly utilizing behavioral data to confirm age.
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