Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
The BBC's annual report reveals that former presenter Scott Mills was the highest-paid star before his departure following allegations of historical sexual offenses. The report also notes a continued decline in the number of active TV licenses in the UK.
Why it matters
The disclosure provides transparency regarding public broadcaster spending and highlights the ongoing financial challenges facing the traditional TV license model.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scott Mills previously hosted the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
DJ Scott Mills was the highest paid presenter at the BBC before he was sacked earlier this year, according to the corporation's annual report.
The 53-year-old was paid around £745,000 for hosting the Radio 2 breakfast show until his exit in March, when it emerged he had been accused of historical sexual offences. Mills co-operated with a police investigation and was not charged.
Other top earners at the BBC last year included Greg James, Stephen Nolan, Laura Kuenssberg, Vernon Kay and Alan Shearer, but Gary Lineker dropped significantly after leaving two months into the financial year.
The latest annual report also shows the number of TV licences in force dropped by 539,000 during the last financial year.
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