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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

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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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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

The Independent UK

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

Chronicle Live

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?

The Guardian - UK

One in three cannot spot fake internet accounts - Ofcom

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

Wales Online

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 Guardian - 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

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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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The Independent UK

Conservative peer Michael Grade announced as next chairman of Ofcom

The selection process to find a suitable candidate has been repeatedly delayed.

The Independent UK

Lord Grade: Veteran executive has held top-level posts across broadcast media

The new Ofcom chief has held senior positions at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

The Guardian - UK

Government picks Tory peer Michael Grade to chair Ofcom

Choice of veteran broadcasting executive appears to bring chaotic recruitment saga to an end

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Could this be the end of trolls and cyberflashers?

In this week’s newsletter: what you need to know as the government presents its controversial landmark laws to clean up the internet

The Independent UK

Former BBC boss Lord Grade emerges as favourite for Ofcom chair – reports

The process to find a suitable candidate has faced a series of delays.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade emerges as favourite to become new Ofcom chair

Culture secretary Nadine Dorries is expected to decide who will oversee UK media regulator this week

The Independent UK

Revealed: British businessman made millions from firm behind UK arm of ‘Kremlin propaganda’ TV channel

Exclusive: Christopher Wood earned more than £2m from Russia Today TV UK Ltd in three years, according to analysis of Companies House records

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