News Int chief to step down

The outgoing chief executive of News International has predicted some national newspapers will not survive in printed form as the industry confronts a decline in readership.

Tom Mockbridge told The Times he expected "some consolidation" of titles with sales dropping.

But he added that he remained an "unambiguous believer" that many printed newspapers would remain despite the shift of readers to websites.

News International chief executive Tom Mockridge is to quit his role at the end of the month, it has been announced.

Rupert Murdoch, chairman and chief executive of News Corporation said the decision was "absolutely and entirely his own".

News International chief executive Tom Mockridge is to quit his role at the end of the month, News Corporation has announced.

Mockridge, who took over the position in July 2011, is stepping down to "pursue outside opportunities".

Tom Mockridge, chief executive of News International, will leave the company at the end of the month, News Corporation has announced.