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Thursday briefing: Just weeks in, Humza Yousaf already has his work cut out to turn the SNP around

In today’s newsletter: From arrests of party executives to legal battles with Westminster – the new first minister’s relaunch is already unravelling

The Guardian - UK

Senior MoJ officials ‘could quit if Dominic Raab cleared of bullying’

Sources say expectation is that Rishi Sunak will have to sanction Raab once report arrives on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Why is Richard Sharp’s role as BBC chair under scrutiny?

Former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative party donor failed to declare role in organising loan for Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

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Richard Sharp’s future as BBC chair in doubt over ‘very uncomfortable’ report

Former Conservative party donor reportedly briefed on findings of investigation into his appointment

The Guardian - UK

'Probable' Tory donor will be forced to quit as BBC chair next week, reports say

RICHARD Sharp, the Tory donor installed at the top of the BBC chair by Boris Johnson’s government, will likely be forced to step down ...

The National (Scotland)

Top BBC editor 'gives Rishi Sunak free pass' with dismissal of standards probe

THE BBC’s political editor is facing stiff criticism after he described the probe into Rishi Sunak’s failure to declare a financial interest in…

The National (Scotland)

BBC to cut 1,000 hours of content as savings target jumps to £400 million

The corporation previously projected it needed to save £285 million by 2027/28

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BBC's savings target jumps by 40 per cent to £400million with 1,000 hours per year to be cut

The organisation initially said it needed to save £285million - but that figure has now grown significantly

Wales Online

BBC savings target jumps to £400 million with 1,000 hours of content to be cut

The corporation published its plan for the coming year on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Richard Sharp ‘unsuitable’ for chair, says former BBC boss

John Birt says appointment process for chairman ‘fatally flawed’ due to ‘cosiness’ of Boris Johnson loan

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp shouldn’t be BBC chairman, says ex-director general

‘I don’t think his appointment should stand,’ says Lord Birt – as Lord Patten also criticises under-fire chair

The Independent UK

Labour vows to ‘secure BBC’s independence’ after Lineker row

Rows about the football pundit’s tweets and the appointment of a Tory donor as chairman have prompted concerns about political pressures on the corporation

The Guardian - UK

BBC had concerns ahead of Richard Sharp appointment

The BBC expressed concerns to the UK Government about the appointment process for a new chairman before the controversial hiring…

The National (Scotland)

BBC raised concerns over chairman appointment process before Richard Sharp hired

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments is ‘reviewing the competition to ensure the process was run in compliance with the rules’.

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‘It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit

Exclusive: BBC fail to publicise the presenter’s Saturday Live exit after 12 years – caused by them relocating the show to Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

After Garygate, I’ve shown my BBC licence fee the red card

In response to the Gary Lineker saga, should we defund the broadcaster or continue to support it? Both options are a win for the Tories

The National (Scotland)

Entire BBC board and leadership needs reviewing, expert says

THE entire leadership of the BBC and the way in which its board is appointed needs to be reviewed in the wake of the Gary Lineker saga if…

Wales Online

BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get role’ advising corporation on standards

Mr Sharp reportedly assisted close friend Caroline Daniel in getting a position at the corporation

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BBC chair Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get paid job’ advising corporation

Caroline Daniel reportedly advanced by Sharp for role as adviser on editorial standards and impartiality

The Independent UK

Under-fire BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘helped friend get adviser role’

Corporation chief introduced Caroline Daniel for a position in at the BBC

The Independent UK

BBC chairman ‘helped friend get role’ advising corporation on standards

Richard Sharp introduced Caroline Daniel, a public relations executive and former editor of the FT Weekend, for a position in at the BBC.

Bristol Post

The cost of a TV licence set to rise by the largest price increase in 20 years

The cost of watching BBC shows and listening to BBC radio is set to skyrocket

The Independent UK

Next BBC chairman should not be a ‘political appointment’, says ex-news chief

Former head of BBC television news Roger Mosey said it would be a ‘great act of statesmanship’ for Rishi Sunak to de-politicise the appointment.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on BBC independence: compromised at the top

Editorial: Evidence of capitulation to political pressure shows how vulnerable the national broadcaster has become

The Guardian - UK

‘Troubling’ messages showing No 10 pressure on BBC need investigating, say former staff

BBC journalists asked to avoid term ‘lockdown’ in reporting at the start of the pandemic, leaked messages show

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