The Latest Breaking News from Richard Sharp

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

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023

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 Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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…

The National (Scotland) · 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

Rishi Sunak refers Nadhim Zahawi to new Whitehall ethics adviser over tax affairs

‘Clearly questions that need answering’, says PM – but Tory chairman will remain in post during probe

The Independent UK · 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

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