Television, radio, newspapers and advertising

The Ombudsman is unable to look at complaints about television, radio, newspapers and advertising.

You should contact the following organisations which will be able to tell you how to take forward your complaint.

For television and radio

Office of Communications (Ofcom)

Ofcom is the regulator for the UK communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services.

Ofcom
Riverside House
2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA

Tel: 020 7981 3040 or 0300 123 3333
Website: www.ofcom.org.uk Open in new window

For newspapers

Press Complaints Commission

Independent body which deals with complaints from members of the public about the editorial content of newspapers and magazines.

Press Complaints Commission
Halton House
20/23 Holborn
London
EC1N 2JD

Tel: 020 7831 0022
Email: complaints@pcc.org.uk
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For advertising

Advertising Standards Authority

Independent body set up by the advertising industry to police the rules laid down in the advertising codes.

Advertising Standards Authority
Mid City Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6QT

Tel: 020 7492 2222

Email: enquiries@asa.org.uk
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