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BBC 'value for money,' says executive
Thursday 12 January 2012
A BBC executive said the corporation was "delivering value for money" on the day it published expenses claims showing senior staff claimed thousands of pounds for taxi journeys and entertaining.
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Monday 11 April 2011
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Friday 24 December 2010
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Saturday 16 October 2010
Radio 1 boss Andy Parfitt spent £125 on a cake to celebrate DJ Chris Moyles becoming the longest-serving host of its breakfast show – then claimed the cost back on expenses.
BBC marketing supremo is axed
Wednesday 13 October 2010
The BBC's marketing supremo Sharon Baylay is being axed in the latest shake-up of senior figures, it was announced today.
After five stormy years in charge, Eshun quits as head of the ICA
Saturday 28 August 2010
Director resigns to write book but was not forced out, says gallery
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Thursday 29 April 2010
BBC boss Alan Yentob has said he could not do his high-flying job if he were unable to travel business class.
BBC bosses claimed £173,527 expenses over three months
Wednesday 21 April 2010
BBC executives claimed expenses totalling £173,527.04 over a three-month period, according to quarterly figures published by the BBC yesterday.
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