MP: 'Unfortunate' that licence fee payer has to pay out
The chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport committee, the Conservative MP John Whittingdale, has told ITV News he "shares Lord McAlpine's view that it is unfortunate that the licence fee payer has to pay out."
Lord McAlpine to receive £185,000 BBC settlement
Lord McAlpine will receive a payment of £185,000 after a settlement was reached with the BBC over false claims made in a Newsnight report.
George Entwistle to receive £1.32m BBC pay-off
George Entwistle will receive a 12-month salary after stepping down from the BBC, he is also reported to be entitled to his full pension.
George Entwistle steps down as BBC Director General
BBC director general George Entwistle has fallen on his sword following the Newsnight child abuse scandal.