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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

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

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)

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Who is Richard Sharp? BBC chairman who ‘helped Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan’

Former banker worked for more than 30 years in the financial sector, including a 23-year stint at investment giant Goldman Sachs

The Independent UK

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

Boris Johnson trip to Ukraine paid for by taxpayers, say No 10

PM’s protection for surprise visit covered by government

The Independent UK

Richard Sharp’s position as BBC chair under investigation

Tory donor the subject of inquiries by public appointments commissioner and broadcaster

The Guardian - UK

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‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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The Independent UK

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 National (Scotland)

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…

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The Independent UK

Who is top civil servant Simon Case?

The former royal adviser was one of the UK’s officials working on the border issues between the Republic and Northern Ireland created by Brexit.

Daily Mirror

Tories in turmoil as Boris Johnson and Zahawi add to seatbelt gaffe Rishi Sunak's woes

As the PM reels from his fine over not wearing a seatbelt, Boris Johnson is facing fresh calls for a probe over an £800,000 loan, while Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs are under scrutiny

The Independent UK

Who is Richard Sharp, the BBC chairman facing calls for investigation? OLD

The former banker worked for more than 30 years in the financial sector, including a 23-year stint at investment giant Goldman Sachs.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson denies conflict of interest in appointment of BBC chairman

Labour asks watchdog to examine recruitment process after reports Richard Sharp helped former PM with personal finances

The Independent UK

Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims

Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.

Wales Online

Boris Johnson makes surprise visit to Ukraine warning 'the sooner Putin fails the better'

The former Prime Minister said it was a 'privilege' to be there

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson in surprise Ukraine visit amid scrutiny over finances

BORIS Johnson has made a surprise visit to Ukraine, saying it was a “privilege” to be there to show solidarity with the war-torn nation.

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