Out-going BBC chairman takes veiled swipe at Boris Johnson in farewell note to staff

The out-going president of the BBC launched a veiled swipe at Boris Johnson in a farewell email to staff warning the broadcaster’s role could be ‘diminished’ by ministers.  David Clementi claimed that the BBC is held in ‘high regard’ around the world but said its reputation was at risk of being damaged by political intervention.  … Read more

Outgoing Woman’s Hour host says show in danger of centring trans debate at expense of other topics

‘The show deserves fresh voices’: Outgoing Woman’s Hour presenter Jane Garvey says producers are in danger of focusing on transgender debate at expense of other issues Jane Garvey is leaving the Radio 4 programme after 13 years as its presenter Garvey said trans issues were ‘a very, very difficult area’ but not ‘the most controversial … Read more

Outgoing Lloyds Banking Group boss set for shares windfall

Boss of Lloyds Banking Group on track to receive shares windfall just as he bows out of lender By Emma Dunkley, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:54 GMT, 21 November 2020 | Updated: 21:54 GMT, 21 November 2020 The boss of Lloyds Banking Group is on track to receive a shares windfall just as he … Read more

Outgoing CBI boss tells PM to save economy from Covid

Tough at the top: Outgoing CBI boss Carolyn Fairbairn Carolyn Fairbairn, the first female director general of the CBI, is stepping down after one of the most turbulent periods in the business organisation’s 55-year history.  In her time at the top she has dealt with three prime ministers, a seismic rupture with the European Union, … Read more

Outgoing Persimmon boss Dave Jenkinson sells £1.3m of shares

Outgoing Persimmon boss Dave Jenkinson sells £1.3m of shares leaving his with an £18.5m stake By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:44 BST, 21 July 2020 | Updated: 23:13 BST, 21 July 2020 Cashing in: Outgoing Persimmon boss Dave Jenkinson sold 50,000 shares in the housebuilder at 2622p each Outgoing Persimmon boss Dave … Read more