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Former BBC chair Richard Sharp 'could be granted knighthood' by Rishi Sunak

FORMER BBC chair Richard Sharp has been put forward for a significant honour by Rishi Sunak, according to a report.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2024

Dame Elan Closs Stephens tipped to become next BBC chair

An acting chair has to come from the existing board after Richard Sharp stands down next month

Birmingham Post · May 19, 2023

Boris Johnson paid £3.8m cash for nine-bed mansion – after 'complaints about £160k salary'

The former Prime Minister is said to have complained about his £164,080 salary while in power – but has managed to find a way to splash £3.8m in cash on a grand new manor house for Carrie and the family

Daily Mirror · May 13, 2023

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Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say

Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit'

Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process.

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

BBC chief Richard Sharp quits over Boris Johnson loan scandal

Richard Sharp, outgoing chair of national broadcaster, is a former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative Party donor.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023

Who is Richard Sharp and why is he quitting the BBC?

How a £800k loan to Boris Johnson led to the downfall of the BBC chair

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

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Who is outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp, and what was the crisis that brought him down?

The former banker became embroiled in a cronyism row earlier this year over helping former prime minister Boris Johnson secure an £800,000 loan guarantee

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp: What has the row been all about?

The 67-year-old resigned as BBC chairman on Friday following a report which found he had breached the governance code for public appointments.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Timeline of key events leading to Richard Sharp’s resignation over ‘Cash for Boris’ row

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

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Who is outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp?

The former banker has announced his resignation following a report by barrister Adam Heppinstall KC.

The Independent UK · Apr 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

Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair after failing to declare link to Boris Johnson loan

Investigation says Sharp broke rules on public appointments, creating ‘potential perceived conflict of interest’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp news – live: Calls to examine Boris Johnson’s role in BBC appointment

Report finds he did not properly disclose his role in facilitating £800,000 loan for then-PM Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023

Richard Sharp has friends everywhere – but ultimately left BBC on his own

Ex-banker who helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan could not survive investigation into appointment as chair

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 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 Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

BBC chair Richard Sharp braced for potentially damning report on his appointment

Report expected imminently will detail how Sharp came to be recommended for job by Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023

Boris Johnson stays at Caribbean villa owned by tycoon at heart of BBC chair row

Former Tory PM spent Easter at Dominican Republic home of cousin who acted as credit guarantor

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Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Boris Johnson stays at loan scandal pal's luxury £4k-a-night Caribbean villa with family

Former PM Boris Johnson and his family stayed at a £4,100-a-night pad owned by tycoon Sam Blyth, who is at the heart of a probe into the appointment of BBC chair Richard Sharp

The Week · Apr 20, 2023

Richard Sharp: ‘grim’ report that could spell the end for BBC chair

The chair of the BBC may be forced to resign over alleged conflicts of interest after failing to declare his involvement in a loan worth £800,000 to the then prime minister Boris Johnson.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023

Why is Richard Sharp’s role as BBC chair under scrutiny?

Former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative party donor failed to declare role in organising loan for Boris Johnson

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023

Who is outgoing BBC chairman Richard Sharp and why did he resign?

The former banker became embroiled in a cronyism row over helping Boris Johnson secure an £800,000 loan facility

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says BBC chairman must quit over Boris Johnson loan row

BBC chairman Richard Sharp apologised for introducing Canadian businessman Sam Blyth to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case in 2020 when Mr Blyth was offering to guarantee a loan for the ex-PM

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

BBC chair should quit over Boris Johnson loan, veteran broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby says

Senior broadcaster says row is doing ‘a great deal of damage’ to the corporation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 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’

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