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Leigh Milner

Leigh Milner

Verified

Senior Presenter and Reporter, BBC

England, London

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-, Gender , Sexuality , Football , Soccer, Art, Politics , Literature

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Total articles 75

  • Cost of living crisis hits donations to charity

    By Leigh Milner Verified| Yahoo Verified A humanitarian charity warned supplies were "badly needed" as the cost of living crisis continued to affect donation levels. Hope & Aid Direct founder Charles Storer said it was "feeling the strain" of dwindling support from households and businesses. He feared the Essex-based organisation's mission to support people in Ukraine could falter without renewed support. Warehouse manager Jo Hare suggested people were "overloaded" by tragedies and they "just don't have enough money".

    By Leigh Milner Verified · Yahoo

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • Hadleigh cafe owner says bank closure has disrupted trade

    By Leigh Milner Verified| Bottom Line@ Image caption, Melissa Bennett-Blois runs Hadleigh Kitchen Cafe in south EssexA cafe owner believes trade has declined by 30% due to the closure of the town's last bank. Melissa Bennett-Blois, who runs Hadleigh Kitchen Cafe, said there were fewer walk-in customers, as they were less likely to visit the town centre. "We lost a lot of custom and, to be honest, we are still trying to survive that," she said.

    By Leigh Milner Verified · Bottom Line

    Apr. 04, 2025

  • Cost of living crisis hits donations to charity

    By Leigh Milner Verified| Yahoo Verified A humanitarian charity warned supplies were "badly needed" as the cost of living crisis continued to affect donation levels. Hope & Aid Direct founder Charles Storer said it was "feeling the strain" of dwindling support from households and businesses. He feared the Essex-based organisation's mission to support people in Ukraine could falter without renewed support. Warehouse manager Jo Hare suggested people were "overloaded" by tragedies and they "just don't have enough money".

    By Leigh Milner Verified · Yahoo

    Apr. 18, 2025

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BBC

BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.

London, England, United Kingdom

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Founded: 1922