BBC apologies to Princess Diana’s brother for ‘fake bank statement deceit’ ahead of iconic interview

BBC boss Tim Davie has apologised to Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer after the broadcaster ‘used fake bank statements to win her trust’ ahead of the famous Panorama interview 25 years ago. The new director-general of the BBC reportedly wrote to Earl Spencer last week to make the apology but declined to open an investigation … Read more

Amanda Staveley accuses ex-Barclays boss of using George Clooney and Matt Damon in deceit case

A high-flying financier has accused the Barclays boss known as ‘Big Dog’ of using his friendship with George Clooney and Matt Damon as part of a campaign to squeeze her out of a £7billion deal. Amanda Staveley, 47, said Roger Jenkins, once Britain’s best-paid banker, tried on numerous occasions to bypass her as a middle man … Read more