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
Who could replace Richard Sharp as chair of the BBC? Muriel Gray and Sir Nicholas Serota are among those who could be in contention. 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
Calls for Boris Johnson’s role in Richard Sharp’s BBC appointment to be examined – as it happened Former commissioner for public appointments says ex-PM ‘was conflicted’ in the process The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023
Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair after breaching appointment rules He was found to have broken the rules by failing to disclose his role in helping Boris Johnson secure a loan guarantee. 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’s resignation statement in full Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC Chairman after a report found he breached the governance code for public appointments. 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 report finds he breached appointment rules He will be standing down at the end of June Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2023
BBC Chair Richard Sharp resigns after helping organise Boris Johnson loan A report found that Sharp had failed to disclose conflicts of interest before his appointment. Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023
Richard Sharp has resigned as BBC chairman after role in loan for Boris Johnson He announced on Friday morning that he will stand down at the end of June Wales Online · 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
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chairman over breach of appointment rules He resigned ahead of the publication of a report into his appointment after he helped facilitate an £800,000 loan guarantee for Boris Johnson.
Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023 Richard Sharp QUITS as BBC chairman after arranging Boris Johnson loan Richard Sharp - who awkwardly used to be Rishi Sunak's boss when he was an investment banker - has faced calls to quit since it emerged he helped Boris Johnson secure an £800,000 loan
Reuters · Apr 28, 2023 BBC's Sharp quits after breaching rules over Boris Johnson loan BBC Chairman Richard Sharp resigned on Friday after an independent report found he breached rules by not disclosing a potential conflict of interest in his role in securing a $1 million loan for the then-prime minister, Boris Johnson.
The Independent 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 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 Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Report into Richard Sharp’s appointment as BBC chairman due to be published The result of the investigation is expected on Friday morning.
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
The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023 Sharp crisis proves something is ‘profoundly wrong’ with BBC, says expert THE BBC’s crisis over chair Richard Sharp is fuelling the notion there is something “profoundly wrong” with the way the broadcaster is…
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