BBC Appoints News Director

James Harding has been appointed as the new director of BBC News and Current Affairs.
Mr Harding was previously editor at The Times from 2007 until 2012.
He also held a number of international posts at the Financial Times.
Mr Harding replaces Helen Boaden, who has taken up the role of Director at BBC Radio.
BBC News is the largest broadcast news operation in the world, providing news and analysis to audiences in the UK and internationally.
The division employs over 8,000 staff working across Network News, English Regions and Global News.
BBC Director-General Tony Hall said: "I am delighted that James will be joining as the new Director of BBC News and Current Affairs. High quality journalism sits right at the heart of the BBC making this is an absolutely critical role.
"James has a very impressive track record as a journalist, editor and manager. I believe he will give BBC News a renewed sense of purpose as it moves away from what has been an undeniably difficult chapter. As an organisation, the BBC will also benefit from his external perspective and experience which he will share as a member of the BBC’s Executive team."
James Harding said: "The BBC's newsroom strives to be the best in the world, trusted for its accuracy, respected for its fairness and admired for the courage of its reporting. I am honoured to be a part of it."
The appointment follows an open recruitment process. Harding begins his new role in August. He will be paid a total package of £340,000.
(IT/CD)