A BBC spokesperson said: "Huw Edwards has today resigned and left the BBC. After 40 years of service, Huw has explained that his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The BBC has accepted his resignation, which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. We don't believe it appropriate to comment further." Edwards, 62, was suspended by the broadcaster in July last year over allegations he had received inappropriate images from a younger person and given them money.
Yesterday's announcement came three weeks after the Times reported that Edwards was expected to still be named the corporation's highestpaid newsreader in July's annual accounts, having received up to £439,000 last year despite his suspension. The corporation has confirmed Edwards has not received a payoff.
It was reported that BBC bosses were braced for a backlash over Edwards getting his six-figure salary despite being off air for eight months.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 23, 2024 من The Guardian.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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