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UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 10, 2026· GOV.UK

Welcoming the new Ofcom Chair: letter from DSIT Secretary of State

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What happened

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Liz Kendall, sent a welcome letter to Sir Ian Cheshire. This letter formally acknowledges his new role as the Chair of Ofcom.

Why it matters

This is a routine step in the appointment of a new senior official to a key regulatory body. It signifies the formal start of his tenure leading Ofcom, which impacts communications and media across the UK.

Who it affects

  • ›Ofcom, the communications regulator
  • ›Sir Ian Cheshire, new Ofcom Chair
  • ›DSIT Secretary of State, Liz Kendall
  • ›UK communications industry
  • ›Consumers of media and broadband services
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