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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Ministers to kick off hunt for successor to Ofcom chair Lord Grade
Ministers are to kick off the hunt for a new chair of the communications regulator as Lord Grade of Yarmouth prepares to bow out after a single term at the helm. Sky News has learnt that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) - which now leads oversight of Ofcom in Whitehall - is drawing up proposals to launch a recruitment process in the coming months. Lord Grade, the veteran broadcast executive who held senior posts at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, has served as Ofcom chair since May 2022. His four-year term is not due to end for another 11 months, and there was no suggestion this weekend that he would leave the role ahead of that point. Insiders said, however, that there was little prospect of him seeking to be reappointed for a second term in the job. The now non-affiliated peer's appointment to the post in 2022 came after a controversial recruitment process and was signed off by Nadine Dorries, the then Tory culture secretary. Responsibility for Ofcom board appointments has switched since then from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Peter Kyle, the science secretary, authorised the recruitment of Tamara Ingram, an advertising industry stalwart, as Ofcom's deputy chair, last November. Ofcom takes on online harms The search for a new Ofcom chair will come after a significant extension of its remit to encompass areas such as online harms. Both DCMS, which has responsibility for the media industry, and the Department for Business and Trade also have substantial engagement with Ofcom. As well as a role in appointing directors to the board of state-owned Channel 4, which is hunting both a chair and chief executive, Ofcom regulates companies such as Royal Mail, as well as the BBC. This week, the watchdog said it was pursuing action against the formerly publicly owned postal services company over its failure to hit statutory delivery targets. Ofcom also regulates the UK telecoms industry, making it one of the largest economic regulators in Britain. Data centres may be next The body may also be handed regulatory oversight of the fast-growing data centre industry. One of the tasks of Lord Grade's successor is likely to be long-term executive leadership succession planning. Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom's chief executive, has held the role since 2020, although there is no indication that she intends to step down in the short term. It was unclear this weekend whether any of Ofcom's existing board members might seek to take over from Lord Grade. Its slate of non-executive directors includes recently appointed Lord Allan of Hallam, a former MP, and Ben Verwaayen, the former BT Group chief executive. Mr Verwaayen is due to step down from the Ofcom board at the end of the year. The hunt for Ofcom's next chair will come amid a push led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to shake up Britain's economic regulators as they seek ways to remove red tape from the private sector. DSIT has been contacted for comment, while Ofcom declined to comment.
Sky News
5 days ago
- Business
- Sky News
Ministers to kick off hunt for successor to Ofcom chair Lord Grade
Ministers are to kick off the hunt for a new chair of the communications regulator as Lord Grade of Yarmouth prepares to bow out after a single term at the helm. Sky News has learnt that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) - which now leads oversight of Ofcom in Whitehall - is drawing up proposals to launch a recruitment process in the coming months. Lord Grade, the veteran broadcast executive who held senior posts at the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, has served as Ofcom chair since May 2022. His four-year term is not due to end for another 11 months, and there was no suggestion this weekend that he would leave the role ahead of that point. Insiders said, however, that there was little prospect of him seeking to be reappointed for a second term in the job. The now non-affiliated peer's appointment to the post in 2022 came after a controversial recruitment process and was signed off by Nadine Dorries, the then Tory culture secretary. Peter Kyle, the science secretary, authorised the recruitment of Tamara Ingram, an advertising industry stalwart, as Ofcom's deputy chair, last November. 1:11 The search for a new Ofcom chair will come after a significant extension of its remit to encompass areas such as online harms. Both DCMS, which has responsibility for the media industry, and the Department for Business and Trade also have substantial engagement with Ofcom. As well as a role in appointing directors to the board of state-owned Channel 4, which is hunting both a chair and chief executive, Ofcom regulates companies such as Royal Mail, as well as the BBC. This week, the watchdog said it was pursuing action against the formerly publicly owned postal services company over its failure to hit statutory delivery targets. Ofcom also regulates the UK telecoms industry, making it one of the largest economic regulators in Britain. Mr Kyle said this week that Ofcom should also prepare to be given regulatory oversight of the fast-growing data centre industry. One of the tasks of Lord Grade's successor is likely to be long-term executive leadership succession planning. Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom's chief executive, has held the role since 2020, although there is no indication that she intends to step down in the short term. It was unclear this weekend whether any of Ofcom's existing board members might seek to take over from Lord Grade. Its slate of non-executive directors includes recently appointed Lord Allan of Hallam, a former MP, and Ben Verwaayen, the former BT Group chief executive. Mr Verwaayen is due to step down from the Ofcom board at the end of the year. The hunt for Ofcom's next chair will come amid a push led by Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to shake up Britain's economic regulators as they seek ways to remove red tape from the private sector.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, May 29
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Sandown, Ripon, Yarmouth, Lingfield and Carlisle. SANDOWN ROBIN GOODFELLOW 6.05 Bulletin 6.35 First Legion 7.05 Burdett Road 7.35 Almaqam (nb) 8.05 Bay City Roller 8.40 Alpha Crucis NEWMARKET – 7.05 Trawlerman (nb); 7.35 ALMAQAM (nap). RIPON ROBIN GOODFELLOW 2.20 Alex Supreme 2.50 Martha Costello 3.20 Barmyblade 3.50 Let's Dream 4.20 Tickets 4.55 Something 5.30 COSMOS RAJ (nap) GIMCRACK 2.20 Solana Rose 2.50 Martha Costello 3.20 Rumba Bay 3.50 Let's Dream 4.20 Hurstwood 4.55 Curran 5.30 Cosmos Raj NORTHERNER – 3.50 Have Secret (nb) Yarmouth ROBIN GOODFELLOW 2.10 Crowd Quake 2.40 Commander's Intent 3.10 Miss Cartesian 3.40 Show Biz Kid 4.10 Sharp Move 4.45 Expert Agent 5.20 G'daay GIMCRACK 2.10 Create 2.40 Man Of Vision 3.10 Miss Cartesian 3.40 Show Biz Kid 4.10 Spinning Wheel 4.45 Dark Side Thunder 5.20 Flag Of St George Lingfield ROBIN GOODFELLOW 2.30 Queensland Boy 3.00 Encourager 3.30 Safe And Sound 4.00 Polygram 4.30 All Too Beautiful 5.05 Sassy Sprezzatura GIMCRACK 2.30 Queensland Boy 3.00 Prometeo 3.30 Miss Herschel 4.00 Headmaster 4.30 Bluesy Moon 5.05 Step Along Carlisle ROBIN GOODFELLOW 5.50 Belsito 6.20 Sir Garfield 6.50 Clear Above 7.20 Water Of Leith 7.50 Langholm 8.20 Push The Limit 8.50 Hill O Rue NORTHERNER – 7.20 BRUMMELL (nap)
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Police seek video footage after shots fired at home outside Yarmouth, N.S.
The Mounties are looking for the public's help as they investigate shots being fired in a rural community near Yarmouth, N.S. Police in Yarmouth, N.S., say they are looking for information from the public after shots were fired at a home in the rural community of Hebron early Tuesday morning. The Yarmouth Rural RCMP Detachment received a report of shots fired at a residence on Greenville Road around 2:40 a.m. The home was damaged, but no one was injured. Police say they would like to hear from anyone with video footage showing Highway 1 south from Greenville Road and Main Street in Yarmouth between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. Tuesday. Anyone with footage, or with information about the shooting, is asked to call police at 902-742-9106 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Shots fired at home outside Yarmouth
Atlantic Watch The Mounties are looking for the public's help as they investigate shots being fired in a rural community near Yarmouth, N.S.
