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

Newly-announced Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade has said he believes describing the BBC licence fee as “regressive” is not an opinion but a “statement of fact”. The 79-year-old Conservative peer, who has held senior positions at all three of the ...

31 Mar 2022 at 11:55

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

Newly-announced Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade has admitted he does not use social media but said he does “understand the dynamics”. The 79-year-old Conservative peer, who has held senior positions at all three of the UK’s major media outlets, ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:25

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

Incoming Ofcom chairman Lord Michael Grade will bring “considerable experience and knowledge of the media sector” but may need support when tackling social media and online safety, according to MPs. The Conservative peer and media executive, 79, ...

01 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Tory MP questions plan to privatise Channel 4 as ‘revenge’ for biased coverage

Julian Knight has questioned if the Government’s plans to forge forward with the privatisation of Channel 4 are “revenge”, adding that many Tories believe the move is “payback time” for “biased coverage”. In a string of tweets, the MP addressed ...

05 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Inquiry finds no evidence Channel 4 reality show used paid actors

Channel 4 has said no evidence has been found to support Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries’ claim that its programme Tower Block Of Commons used paid actors, following an investigation and internal review. During a Digital, Culture, Media and ...

15 Jul 2022 at 13:00

BBC bosses to be questioned by MPs over proposed cuts to local radio

BBC directors will be questioned by MPs over proposed cuts to local radio and the impact this could have on listeners. Rhodri Talfan Davies, director of BBC Nations, and Jason Horton, director of BBC England, will face questions after the ...

10 Nov 2022 at 17:18

Post-Camelot National Lottery must focus on good causes and protecting players

New National Lottery operator Allwyn must do more to protect players from gambling harm while “restoring the link” between buying a ticket and supporting worthy causes, MPs have said. A lack of awareness could lead to public calls for a ...

22 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Julian Knight in row with Tories over whip withdrawal after sexual assault claim

MP Julian Knight has accused the Tories of jeopardising his right to justice by naming him when they removed the whip after the police received allegations of serious sexual assault. He accused colleagues of having “stripped me of the ...

08 Dec 2022 at 18:46

Julian Knight says removal of Tory whip ‘wrong and unjustified’

A senior MP who has had the Tory whip removed after a complaint was made to the police has branded the move “wrong and unjustified”, and suggested he could be the target of a “campaign of rumour and innuendo”. Julian Knight, who ...

08 Dec 2022 at 11:43

Damian Green appointed acting chairman of Commons DCMS Committee

Former Cabinet minister Damian Green has become the acting chairman of the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee. The senior Tory, who was effectively deputy prime minister under Theresa May, replaces ...

10 Jan 2023 at 11:01

Senior Tory MP to stand down at next general election amid ‘complaints’

A senior MP has announced he will stand down at the next general election after his demand to have the Tory whip restored was rejected. Julian Knight claimed a “false and malicious accusation” left him no choice but to ...

21 Apr 2023 at 14:46

Charities highlight risks of gambling white paper consultation delays

Potential delays to proposed reforms of gambling industry regulation could undermine efforts to support the rising number of addicts, MPs have been told. Organisations treating problem gamblers said a protracted ...

16 May 2023 at 14:43

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