The Latest Breaking News from Adam Heppinstall KC

Ex-BBC chair Richard Sharp: Wealthier might have to pay bigger licence fee

The former Goldman Sachs banker claimed the current licence fee system is ‘regressive’

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023

Richard Sharp speaks out after resignation: BBC chair is a ‘target’

The former Goldman Sachs banker left the role after a report found he breached the rules around public appointments.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Acting BBC chair says corporation feels a debt of gratitude to Richard Sharp

She took over from Mr Sharp in an interim position.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Timeline of events in the Richard Sharp row

The former banker was appointed to the role of BBC chair in 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp quits in storm over Boris Johnson loan

Investigation came after it emerged Sharp played a role in facilitating loan guarantee for Boris Johnson

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigns after investigation finds rule breach

THE chairman of the BBC, Richard Sharp, has resigned following the publication of a report which found he had broken the corporation's code on…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp braced for report on his appointment

Report by barrister Adam Heppinstall KC to be published on Friday morning, The Independent understands

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

BBC chair Richard Sharp should ‘fall on his sword’, says Jonathan Dimbleby

Broadcaster says row over Boris Johnson loan is causing ‘great deal of damage for the BBC’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair ‘increasingly untenable’, says Labour

Sharp faces calls to resign after MPs’ report says he made significant errors of judgment over Johnson loan

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp ‘breached standards expected’ for job application

The chair’s future at the corporation is in doubt after a damning Commons report on his role in the Boris Johnson loan affair

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2023