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X to Block UK Terrorist Accounts, Review 85% in 48h

5/16/2026

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X pledged to block UK users from accounts tied to proscribed terrorist groups in a new Ofcom deal.
X must review at least 85 % of flagged terrorist or hate content within 48 hours and block UK access to those accounts.
While Ofcom’s online safety director Oliver Griffiths will monitor compliance, Danny Stone of the Antisemitism Policy Trust said the deal is a good start but still falls short on racism.

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X pledged to block UK users from accounts tied to proscribed terrorist groups in a new Ofcom deal.
X must review at least 85 % of flagged terrorist or hate content within 48 hours and block UK access to those accounts.
While Ofcom’s online safety director Oliver Griffiths will monitor compliance, Danny Stone of the Antisemitism Policy Trust said the deal is a good start but still falls short on racism.