EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has been accused by insiders of double standards over Huw Edwards’ salary after it emerged that the British broadcaster’s freelance presenters are not paid if suspended and under police investigation.
Edwards, a news anchor at the peak of his powers until last year, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Wednesday and the BBC admitted that it was aware of his arrest as far back as November 2023.
The BBC is facing questions over its decision to keep Edwards on the payroll from November until his resignation in April 2024, during which time he was suspended from presenting duties.
Edwards took home £480,000 ($620,000) in the year to the end of March 2024, meaning he was paid more than £200,000 ($255,000) during the five months after the BBC was made aware of his arrest.
Read more on deadline.com
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