BBC prepares further expenses release amid fresh criticism

BBC prepares further expenses release amid fresh criticism

Corporation to answer freedom of information requests on lower-level managers as papers allege big claims undisclosed


Leigh Holmwood
guardian.co.uk, Monday 6 July 2009 11.56 BST
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Lord Birt: The Sunday Times says his leaving parties cost £150,000; the BBC says it was 'nowhere near'. Photograph: Murdo Macleod

The BBC is preparing to release further salary and expenses details from lower level executives after finding itself embroiled in more negative headlines this weekend about the cost of parties, pensions and taxis.

It is understood that the BBC is preparing to meet further Freedom of Information Act requests about managers outside the executive board, with one source saying those affected had spent the latter part of last week hurriedly reviewing their claims.

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