Brian MacArthur has been appointed the new assistant editor (books) at the Daily Telegraph. His role will involve overseeing the Saturday Books pages.

Earlier in his career he held senior posts for the Sunday Times and the Times.

MacArthur foresees that his biggest challenge will be to fulfil tasks 'within a reduced budget', he told Journalism.co.uk.

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