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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

Labour attacks ‘cosy relationships’ as head of BBC chair probe stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the appointment of Richard Sharp amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan

The Independent UK

Head of watchdog recuses himself from BBC chair inquiry

Commissioner for public appointments William Shawcross admits he has met Richard Sharp several times

The Guardian - UK

Head of probe into BBC chairman’s appointment stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the BBC chairman’s appointment amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.

The Independent UK

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Head of probe into BBC chair's links to Boris Johnson quits

THE man tasked with leading an investigation into the appointment of Tory donor Richard Sharp as the BBC chair has dropped out.

The National (Scotland)

Wait for facts in BBC chairman row, says Gove amid Johnson finance claims

Boris Johnson was reportedly warned to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp days before the latter was named BBC chairman.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson 'told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Richard Sharp’

BORIS Johnson was reportedly told to stop asking BBC chair Richard Sharp for “advice” on his “personal financial matters”, just days before…

The National (Scotland)

Johnson ‘was told to stop seeking advice on financial matters from Sharp’

Boris Johnson was warned by officials to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp, who was due to be announced as BBC chairman.

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BBC chair facing 'mutinous' staff following Boris Johnson loan row

REPORTS suggests that BBC newsroom staff are "mutinous" over claims that the broadcaster’s chair helped secure an £800,000 loan for…

The National (Scotland)

Panel approving Richard Sharp as BBC chair included Tory party donor

Scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest among assessors for BBC job follows allegations over Boris Johnson loan

The Guardian - UK

BBC chairman set to be grilled by MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

Richard Sharp has said that he believed his selection process was conducted ‘by the book’

Evening Standard

BBC chairman to be quizzed by MPs over link to Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman and Tory donor Richard Sharp has been summoned to appear at Westminster to be quizzed by MPs about his appointment.

The National (Scotland)

BBC chairman set to be grilled by MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman Richard Sharp has said that he believed his selection process was conducted ‘by the book’.

The Independent UK

Dinner with Boris Johnson was to ‘bat for the BBC’, says chairman

Richard Sharp says his appointment done ‘by the book’, as he shares details of meal with then-PM

The Independent UK

Richard Sharp says ‘no conflict of interest’ in appointment as BBC chair

Sharp says he will not step down, despite claims he helped secure £800k loan for Boris Johnson

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The National (Scotland)

BBC chair Richard Sharp says he won't quit over Boris Johnson loan scandal

Richard Sharp said he does not believe there was any conflict of interest over his appointment following the disclosure that he helped then PM…

The Independent UK

BBC chairman denies conflict of interest over Boris Johnson loan

Richard Sharp said he believed his appointment had been conducted ‘by the book’.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson loan probe into BBC chair to be run by father of Rishi Sunak's policy chief

William Shawcross, the Commissioner for Public Appointments, will lead a probe into Richard Sharp’s appointment as BBC chair. But Mr Shawcross’s daughter, Eleanor, is head of No10’s policy unit

The Guardian - UK

Stephen Hendry fined by snooker bosses for Masked Singer absences

Seven-time world champion says he pulled out of tournaments to take part in ITV singing competition

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Daily Record

Masked Singer star Stephen Hendry fined by snooker bosses after pulling out of events

The Scots snooker player has opened up about the lengths he went to in order to keep his identity on the show a secret.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Sharp: ‘pale, male, stale’ BBC chair with friends in high places

Rishi Sunak’s ex-boss had gone some way to addressing impartiality concerns but now finds himself under scrutiny

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Stephen Hendry fined over Masked Singer appearance by snooker bosses

The 54-year-old Scottish player was revealed as the character Rubbish on the ITV celebrity singing show on Saturday.

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Hendry ‘fined’ by snooker chiefs after Masked Singer absences

The former world champion said he competed because he ‘loves’ the singing show and he would not be seen during the performances.

The Independent UK

Whitehall watchdog to investigate appointment of BBC chairman amid Johnson claim

The public appointments commissioner has intervened amid concerns over Richard Sharp’s role helping Boris Johnson secure a loan.

The National (Scotland)

Review launched into hiring process for BBC chairman involved in Boris Johnson loan

AN official review of the process to appoint the embattled BBC chairman implicated in securing a £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson will take place, it…

Chronicle Live

The Masked Singer's Stephen Hendry fined over ITV performances by snooker bosses

The former snooker world champion has revealed that he's been penalised after pulling out of events to film for the ITV staple.

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