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Ofcom Finds GB News in Breach Over Homophobic Slur

10/6/2025

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Ofcom ruled GB News breached the Broadcasting Code after Josh Howie's January homophobic slur on Headliners, prompting 71,500 complaints accusing LGBTQ+ people of paedophilia.
The regulator said the remarks could offend and violate Rule 2.3, but imposed no sanctions due to Howie's apology.
Good Law Project criticized Ofcom, while GB News previously faced a £100,000 impartiality fine.

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Ofcom ruled GB News breached the Broadcasting Code after Josh Howie's January homophobic slur on Headliners, prompting 71,500 complaints accusing LGBTQ+ people of paedophilia.
The regulator said the remarks could offend and violate Rule 2.3, but imposed no sanctions due to Howie's apology.
Good Law Project criticized Ofcom, while GB News previously faced a £100,000 impartiality fine.