Sir Alex Ferguson almost always got his man and the Manchester United boss didn't mind stepping on a few toes to do so.
20.06.2023 - 12:23 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is facing growing pressure to find a resolution for five seasoned female presenters, many of whom have been unable to work for months amid a merger of the corporation’s UK and international news channels.
The women have not presented on the BBC News channel since March and some have been at home against their wishes as the broadcaster establishes the structure of its slimmed-down rolling news operation.
The five anchors impacted are Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh. Between them, they have more than 100 years of experience working at the BBC.
Deadline understands that there is currently no clear resolution to the impasse, but colleagues are increasingly angry about the BBC’s treatment of the women.
The BBC is also facing questions about how much money it is wasting while the senior anchors sit on the bench, with some estimating that the costs could have ballooned to six figures or more.
The broadcaster is having to draft in freelancers to plug presenting holes, while employees are receiving “acting up pay” for anchor shifts. The women affected continue to receive full salaries while some are not working.
One BBC journalist, who does not work for the news channel, said it was an “appalling” situation. Another newsroom source added: “I think there is a huge amount of sympathy [for the presenters]. I don’t think it’s rocket science to say they have been badly treated.”
BBC insiders are alarmed that the presenters in limbo are all women, some of whom have campaigned for equal pay or have been union representatives. It has also been noted that the women are over the age of 45.
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Sir Alex Ferguson almost always got his man and the Manchester United boss didn't mind stepping on a few toes to do so.
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Montecito, California home.Sir Michael Stevens — the Keeper of the Privy Purse, who handles the finances for the royal family — confirmed the news yesterday that the two vacated the property.The move comes just a few months after Harry, 38, and Markle, 41, were evicted from the cottage by King Charles.The Invictus Games founder and the former actress now no longer have a place to stay when they visit the U.K. and will have to cough up the dough for a hotel instead.The Post has reached out to Harry and Markles’ reps for comment.
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