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BBC continue to pay salary for Huw Edwards despite his arrest

By Simon Bellm

01/08/2024

Simon Bellm shares his insight with Personnel Today on the legal position of the BBC in dismissing Huw Edwards following his arrest for possessing indecent images.
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