BBC defends Huw Edwards' salary increase despite resignation

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BBC defends Huw Edwards' salary increase despite resignation
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The list has been revealed by the broadcaster.

The list has been revealed by the broadcaster The list of BBC salaries over £178,000 from 2023 to 2024 has been revealed, with Gary Lineker topping the highest-paid stars with a fee superseding £1million. It has also been revealed that Huw Edwards received a six-figure salary before his resignation from the broadcaster in April 2023 after 40 years. The boss of the BBC, Tim Davie, has defended the newsreader earning an increase in his salary.

From the top of the list, they include: 1 – Gary Lineker – £1,350,000-£1,354,999 2 – Zoe Ball – £950,000-£954,999 3 – Huw Edwards – £475,000-£479,999 4 – Greg James – £415,000-£419,999 5 – Fiona Bruce – £405,000-£409,999 =5 – Stephen Nolan – £405,000-£409,999 7 – Lauren Laverne – £395,000-£399,999 8 – Alan Shearer – £380,000-£384,999 9 – Naga Munchetty -£345,000-£349,999 =9 – Nick Robinson...

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