Mishal Husain: BBC News Boss Says His Team “Made Efforts” To Find Top Presenter Another Role At Corporation

Story by Max Goldbart

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BBC News heavyweight Mishal Husain leaving the network, as execs scramble to find her a new high-profile role

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According to a top BBC News boss, the network made 'efforts' to find Husain 'excellent other opportunities' within the corporation after her departure
Husain's exit comes as the BBC World Service faces budget cuts, raising questions about the network's commitment to retaining its top journalistic talent

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Mishal Husain, BBC, BBC News, BBC World Service