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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

Conservative peer Michael Grade appointed chairman of Ofcom

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

The Independent UK

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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

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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

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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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'

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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

The Independent UK

Government chooses Tory peer Michael Grade for Ofcom chair

Broadcasting veteran emerges as choice after two year search that ruled out ex-‘Mail’ editor

The Guardian - UK

If you care for the BBC, start worrying: Michael Grade is a threat in plain sight

No 10 and its culture secretary were looking for someone willing to bully and chastise the corporation. Finally they have have their man, says the Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

Insider UK

East Ayrshire neighbourhood found to have Scotland's slowest internet

Find out which parts of the country fare best and worst for connection speeds

Wales Online

Michael Grade announced as next chair of Ofcom

The hunt for a new incumbent sparked controversy linked to the involvement of former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade: from showbiz royalty and ‘pornographer-in-chief’ to Ofcom chair

From courting controversy at Channel 4 to BBC1 chair, the Tory peer has taken many top TV roles

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