BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has already earned tens of thousands of pounds extra on top of his BBC salary so far this year. The News at Ten host earned at least £25,000 on top of his annual wage by working four external events, it has been reported.
The presenter was paid £429,999 by the BBC last year, and is one of five BBC employees to have earned over £10,000 from work outside the corporation. Read more: First day of Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy 'Wagatha Christie' libel trial as case begins
In March of this year (2022), Edwards received more than £10,000 to host an event for the magazine, Business Matters, reports The Press Gazette. He also undertook three other appearances in March, for each of which he was paid between £5,000 and £10,000. The Welsh journalist could have earned up to £45,000 form working these events according to calculations by the website.
