BBC chairman Sharp ‘sorry’ about Johnson loan row ‘distraction’ BBC chairman Richard Sharp said the nominations committee of the BBC board will review whether he has any conflicts of interest. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Boris Johnson trip to Ukraine paid for by taxpayers, say No 10 PM’s protection for surprise visit covered by government The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Ukraine news – live: Senior officials face jail as Zelensky purges ranks over corruption scandal Corrupt officials would be ‘actively’ jailed, setting out a zero-tolerance approach, a Zelensky ally said The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair under investigation Tory donor the subject of inquiries by public appointments commissioner and broadcaster The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023
Rishi Sunak says he ‘deeply regrets’ failing to wear seatbelt The Prime Minister has been fined by police for not belting up while travelling as a passenger in a moving vehicle. The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
‘Absolute nonsense’: Boris Johnson breaks silence over BBC chairman’s role in loan row BBC chairman Richard Sharp announced a scrutiny panel will examine potential conflicts of interest over his role in helping Johnson secure a loan The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
BBC boss embroiled in Boris Johnson £800k loan row orders 'conflicts of interest' review Millionaire Sam Blyth, a distant relative of Mr Johnson, allegedly stepped in to acted as a guarantor to up to £800,000 of credit to fund the ex-PM’s his lavish lifestyle when he found himself in financial trouble in 2020 Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023
Senior UK Conservatives under fire over tax, finances U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an investigation into allegations the chairman of the governing Conservative Party settled a multimillion-dollar unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the country’s Treasury The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
BBC chairman asks for review after claims he was involved in Boris Johnson securing loan Richard Sharp said he wanted to ensure ‘all the appropriate guidelines have been followed’ and asked the BBC board to review any potential conflicts of interest Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023
BBC chairman ‘sorry’ about Boris Johnson loan row amid probe into conflict of interest Richard Sharp says row is ‘distraction’ – as former PM claims BBC chair knew nothing of his finances The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Read Nadhim Zahawi’s response to The Independent over tax allegations in full Rishi Sunak facing calls to sack Conservative Party chairman The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
BBC chair Richard Sharp calls for board review after Boris Johnson loan row BBC chair Richard Sharp has asked the nominations committee of the BBC board to review any potential conflicts of interest after allegations he… The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi ‘misled officials over David Cameron’s Greensill messages’ Tory chair said to have wrongly told investigators there was no communication with former PM The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Nadhim Zahawi ‘blocked from knighthood’ after tax questions raised Tory chair thought to have been rejected for honour over HMRC dispute The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi ‘absolutely’ not quitting over tax as Sunak under pressure to sack Tory chair Conservative Party chairman and former chancellor paid a penalty to resolve a tax dispute with HMRC
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Zahawi not planning to resign over tax as Sunak comes under pressure The Conservative Party chairman and former chancellor paid a penalty to resolve a tax dispute with HMRC.
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi fighting for political life over tax as pressure mounts on PM to act Questions about Mr Zahawi’s settlement with tax authorities continue to swirl
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 Monday briefing: Making sense of Nadhim Zahawi’s taxes In today’s newsletter: What you need to know about pressure on the Conservative party chairman
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 What the papers say – January 23 The papers cover the latest with Nadhim Zahawi and top talent tussling on Britain’s Got Talent.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Germany ‘not blocking export of Leopard tanks’, says EU foreign policy chief – as it happened Josep Borrell says Berlin won’t block countries from exporting tanks; EU approves €500m military aid for Ukraine
The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023 SNP call for Rishi Sunak to 'undertake deep clean' of 'sleazy' Tory government THE SNP have challenged Rishi Sunak to “undertake a deep clean” of his Conservative government as damaging revelations grow over the behaviour…
Liverpool Echo · Jan 23, 2023 Liverpool may end up facing Qatar question as history repeats itself for FSG Some Liverpool supporters remain wary of Arab state investment but is the football moral high ground a ship that has already sailed?
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Ukraine news – live: Russian-occupied nuclear plant ‘of increasing concern’ Ukraine’s nuclear regulators troubled by Zaporizhzhia, as Germany signals turn in tanks row
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 334 of the invasion Germany will not “stand in the way” of Poland sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine; Russia claims more progress in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region
The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023 Nadhim Zahawi in political peril over tax as pressure mounts on PM to act Labour has demanded Rishi Sunak reveal what he knew about Mr Zahawi’s dispute with HMRC when he appointed him to his Cabinet.