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The National
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
BBC blasted for burying Afghan cover-up under MasterChef stories
The corporation came under fire on Tuesday evening when it led its online news homepage on the news that cooking show host John Torode had been sacked – hours after it emerged that successive governments had kept secret an asylum plan for Afghans after an enormous data breach was feared to have put thousands of lives at risk. Former Newsnight journalist Lewis Goodall, now host of The News Agents podcast, tweeted: 'I am loath to criticise my former BBC colleagues and I'm aware they weren't in on the story. 'But the idea of a TV presenter losing his job being the top story on the website as opposed to Parliament being kept in the dark for two years about the Afghan data leak is risible.' On the News at 10, the first 13 minutes of the programme was devoted to an exclusive interview with US president Donald Trump and developments in the war in Ukraine before turning to the Torode (above) story and the BBC's annual report. The programme then turned to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Mansion House speech – which unveiled a package of reforms to deregulate the financial markets – before turning to the Afghanistan cover-up. A super-injunction – the first ever obtained by the UK Government – was lifted on Wednesday permitting reporting on the story. READ MORE: BBC Gaza documentary review could give bosses 'cover' on Palestine, expert says It was revealed that a Ministry of Defence (MoD) officer had leaked the data of thousands of Afghans who had collaborated with the UK military during the war – which went unnoticed until 18 months later. The MoD only became aware of the breach after it was mentioned in a Facebook group in August 2023. Rishi Sunak's government responded by creating a new asylum route for Afghans – on which the media was unable to report because of a gagging order. Ministers feared those who had their personal details exposed would be at risk of persecution from the Taliban. A super-injunction prevents reporting on certain topics but also prevents reporting on the fact that there even is an injunction. The cost to the taxpayer for the blunder is expected to be at least £800 million – though more might have to be paid out if the Government is successfully sued for compensation by those affected. There is an interim injunction in place which prevents reporting on further details yet to be revealed. The story splashed the front pages of eight national newspapers. The BBC was approached for comment.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage four cancer
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has revealed he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The former ITV, BBC and Sky News journalist, 67, said he was "responding positively" to treatment and was "feeling well". "I'm fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team looking after me, who I can't thank enough - they are administering the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity," he wrote on X. Murnaghan presented the main news programmes on ITV and the BBC before spending 16 years as one of Sky's lead anchors, and has also hosted BBC Two quiz show Eggheads. His post started: "Some personal news……I've been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer." He continued: "I'm responding positively to their excellent treatment, and feeling well. "I'm blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and support of my wife, family and close friends. "Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS. "Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms." He added that he is hoping to take part in a charity bike ride organised by Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, who also has prostate cancer, in Glasgow in September. Murnaghan started his career at Channel 4 News before fronting ITV programmes including The Big Story and the News at 10 from 1993-97, and the channel's Evening News and Nightly News from 1999-2001. He moved to the BBC in 2002, as one of the main hosts of BBC Breakfast, the Six O'Clock News and the Ten O'Clock News. He also presented Eggheads for 11 years from 2003, and was one of the faces of Sky News from 2007-23. He has also hosted the documentaries Crimes That Shook Britain for Channel 5, and Killer Britain for the Crime + Investigation UK channel.
