GB News Wins Landmark Court Case Against Ofcom

GB News achieved a significant legal victory against UK media regulator Ofcom, as the High Court ruled that Ofcom's decisions regarding two shows hosted by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg were unlawful. The court determined that Ofcom misapplied the broadcasting code by failing to distinguish between news and current affairs programs, which exempts the latter from restrictions on politicians acting as presenters. This marks the first occasion where Ofcom has lost a legal challenge of this nature. GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos hailed the decision as a validation of the channel's commitment to free speech. Ofcom accepted the court's guidance and stated plans to review and potentially revise the broadcasting code to clarify the role of politicians in media presentations. The case originated from complaints about broadcasts where Rees-Mogg covered breaking news events, such as a civil trial verdict against Donald Trump and a stabbing in Nottingham.