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The new chair of Ofcom is no joke

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The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries asks telecoms companies to promote deals for people on benefits

The message was sent to the bosses of BT, O2, Virgin and KCom, suggesting they take action to promote deals available for low-income households.

The Independent UK

Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4

Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected

The Guardian - UK

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Former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire appointed chairman of Channel 4

It comes as the broadcaster is facing the prospect of privatisation.

The Independent UK

UK regulator suspends licence of Khalsa Television Limited for ‘furthering Khalistani cause’

United Kingdom broadcasting regulator Ofcom has suspended the licence of Khalsa Television Limited, after one of its programmes allegedly “promoted violent action” as an “acceptable and necessary form of action to further the Khalistani cause”.

Newslaundry

TikTok toddlers: 16 per cent of users are under five, says Ofcom report

Parents are allowing toddlers on the app, with many unaware of the age restrictions

Evening Standard

Nadine Dorries appoints new charity regulator in face of objections from parliamentary committee

Government choice Orlando Fraser confirmed as head of Charity Commission, while Michael Grade gets Ofcom job

The Independent UK

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Conservative peer Michael Grade appointed chairman of Ofcom

Lord Grade was appointed by Secretary of State Nadine Dorries for four years.

The Independent UK

Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning

Former BBC chair will lead watchdog even though report said his knowledge of social media and online safety clearly lacked depth

The Guardian - UK

How social media affects children at different ages – and how to protect them

A report from the UK’s communications regulator Ofcom confirms children are avid social media users.

The Conversation

New Ofcom chair Lord Grade may need support tackling social media, MPs conclude

The media executive has been named the Government’s preferred candidate for the role.

The Independent UK

How children are leading secret lives by using fake social media 'Finsta' accounts

In its latest research, regulator Ofcom found that youngsters were defying age restrictions to go on social platforms, with children as young as three using TikTok

Chronicle Live

UK politics: fury from unions as pay rises for civil servants capped at 3% – as it happened

Public and Commercial Services Union says offer is in effect a pay cut because of rising inflation and prices

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade the cultural warrior goes peacenik before MPs

Nadine Dorries’ second choice for Ofcom chair showed few signs of being the attack dog she had hoped

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Government’s choice for Ofcom chair says he does not use social media

Michael Grade also praises anti-lockdown campaigner Laurence Fox in appearance before MPs

The Independent UK

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade admits he does not use social media

The media executive said he wanted the tech giants to understand that ‘lip service to responsibility is no longer acceptable’.

The Independent UK

New Ofcom chief Lord Grade defends branding BBC licence fee ‘regressive’

The peer is being grilled by MPs about the selection process for his role, online safety and public service broadcasting.

Evening Standard

Inflation-busting rises for mobiles and broadband kick in today

Millions of broadband and mobile customers are hit by inflation-busting increases in their tariffs this week in a “hidden” extra cost-of-living squeeze.

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The Independent UK

New Ofcom chair Lord Michael Grade to appear before DCMS select committee

The peer may be asked questions on the selection process for his role, online safety and sanctions on Russian media.

The Independent UK

TikTok used by 16 per cent of British toddlers, Ofcom report reveals

TikTok is the most popular social media platform for children aged between eight and 11, the report revealed

Chronicle Live

BT puts plans to axe landlines on hold amid fears for pensioners that panic alarms will stop working

Telecoms giant bows to pressure and calls a temporary halt to digital only rollout, as it comes under fire for risking old folk safety

The Guardian - UK

Naked Cheggers, Rebecca Loos with a pig and Baftas for Jane McDonald: it’s 25 years of Channel 5!

It began life as the home of bare bums and strange truck-touching competitions. But 25 years on, Five has started winning awards for its programming. Is it growing up at last?

Wales Online

One in three cannot spot fake internet accounts - Ofcom

The regulator warned learning skills to decipher fact from fiction has 'never been more important'

The Guardian - UK

TikTok being used by 16% of British toddlers, Ofcom finds

Three-year-olds are on the video-sharing platform and it may be affecting their attention span

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade faces tough questions over fitness to lead Ofcom

MPs vetting peer’s appointment as chair of media regulator raise impartiality and business concerns

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