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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

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

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

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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

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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

‘If I am appointed,’ says the QC in line for charity commissioner. He will be

When a plum post is in the government’s gift, there’s little MPs can do to change the same-old same-old

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

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Wales Online

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

Brass Eye’s outtakes show the brutal TV comedy was the tip of an iceberg

With rare footage and personal insights, the documentary Oxide Ghosts is a must-see for fans of Chris Morris’s satire, which is 25 years old

The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade has ‘kept his hat in the ring’ for role of Ofcom chair

Former BBC head says he had ‘second thoughts’ until he realised Sue Gray would be in charge of the appointment

Wales Online

BBC accused of being 'gleeful' and 'aggressive' in reporting Partygate stories

The broadcaster has also been called 'disrespectful'

The Independent UK

Former head of the BBC criticises corporation’s ‘disrespectful’ tone

Lord Michael Grade said the corporation was right to hold the government to account but added that its ‘macho culture’ was ‘unnecessary’

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