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

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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
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