Thompson: BBC knew of payoffs
The former BBC director-general Mark Thompson has hit back at claims by the BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten, insisting the corporation was aware of the scale of hefty pay-offs made to former executives.
New York Times: Mark Thompson has 'full support'
Earlier today, BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten seemed to suggest that former director-general Mark Thompson should be called to give evidence about payoffs to former senior staff members.
In response, the New York Times Company, where Thompson is currently chief executive, has said:
"Mark continues to have the full support of The New York Times Company board and of his colleagues in management."
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BBC executives contradict each other in pay-off row
Former BBC director-general Mark Thompson has hit back in the row over bumper pay-offs to senior staff.
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BBC bosses admit 'shock' over scale of payoffs to staff
Four BBC bosses admitted that the corporation had 'lost the plot' after a damning report revealed the scale of payoffs to former staff.