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The Latest Breaking News on New BBC chair to face tougher test of scrutiny in bid to avoid conflicts of interest

New BBC chair to face tougher test of scrutiny in bid to avoid conflicts of interest

CANDIDATES for the BBC’s top job will be subject to greater scrutiny in a bid to avoid a repeat of the conflict of interest row which led to the…

The National (Scotland)

Next BBC chair faces tougher scrutiny over conflicts of interest

After the row that led to Richard Sharp’s exit, a more rigorous selection process is now in place

The Guardian - UK

Diary entries show Richard Sharp among Boris Johnson's lockdown visitors

OUTGOING BBC chairman Richard Sharp has been named amongst the guests who allegedly visited Boris Johnson at Chequers despite lockdown prohibiting…

The National (Scotland)

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BBC boss: I’m not in this job simply to defend an institution, but serve public

Channel 4’s chief executive also spoke about the positive lessons her broadcaster has learnt after privatisation plans were scrapped.

The Independent UK

BBC board members to be required to declare drinks with cabinet ministers

Move to oblige board members to declare social events involving ministers follows Richard Sharp resignation

The Guardian - UK

‘No concerns’ about Richard Sharp’s integrity while he was BBC chairman – review

He resigned from the role last month over a cronyism row.

The Independent UK

Good case for ‘all-party’ involvement in BBC chair appointment, says Lord Patten

The former BBC Trust chairman said that Richard Sharp did the ‘right and sensible’ thing in quitting.

The Independent UK

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Ex-BBC chief calls on Government to ‘overhaul’ public appointments process

It follows the resignation of BBC chairman Richard Sharp.

The Independent UK

To those who rejoice at Richard Sharp’s fall at the BBC – be careful what you wish for

The past Tory donor chair was clearly conflicted by his dealings with Boris Johnson, but he believed in the BBC, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

The Guardian - UK

Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say

Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments

The Guardian - UK

Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit'

Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak should not appoint next BBC chair after Richard Sharp fiasco, says David Dimbleby

Veteran broadcaster says system needs a shake-up

The Independent UK

David Dimbleby on Sharp row: PM’s power to appoint BBC chair should be curtailed

The broadcaster ruled himself out of taking on the role.

The Independent UK

PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby

The Prime Minister should not decide who becomes the next chairman of the BBC, veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby said.

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BBC chief resigns amid furore over Johnson loan

The UK's public appointments watchdog has been investigating the way the government selected Richard Sharp to chair the BBC.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Richard Sharp’s resignation: Johnson’s toxic legacy

Editorial: The Conservative party has been too involved in the debasement of public life for too long to be entrusted with its rehabilitation

The Independent UK

BBC chair quits over role in £800k ‘Cash for Boris’ loan

Richard Sharp, a Conservative Party donor, says he is standing down in the interests of the broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp: key inquiry findings on how he was appointed BBC chair

Investigation that led to Sharp’s resignation has shed light on the process that got him the top job

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The Independent UK

Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment

Mr Johnson ‘himself was conflicted’ when he recommended Mr Sharp for the job, the ex-commissioner for public appointments said.

Al Jazeera

BBC chief Richard Sharp quits over Boris Johnson loan scandal

Richard Sharp, outgoing chair of national broadcaster, is a former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative Party donor.

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker says government should not appoint BBC chair

Match of the Day presenter reacts to resignation of Richard Sharp over undeclared links to Boris Johnson loan

The Week

Is the BBC biased?

Richard Sharp has announced he is standing down as BBC chairman to “prioritise the interests” of the broadcaster after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments.

Daily Mirror

12 things we learned from bombshell Richard Sharp report that led to him quitting BBC

A report by barrister Adam Heppinstall revealed that Richard Sharp spoke to Boris Johnson before applying for the BBC chairman role, and said days before the interview he met the Cabinet Secretary to chat about the then-PM's finances

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out giving BBC chair role to ANOTHER Tory donor

RISHI Sunak has refused to say that the next chair of the BBC will not be a Tory donor ...

The New Daily

BBC chief resigns over $1.5m loan to ex-PM Boris Johnson

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has resigned for securing a $US1 million ($A1.5 million) loan for the then-prime minister Boris Johnson.

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