Today host targeted by new station Times Radio

taken place, sounding out Justin.

“If he did decide to leave, it would be a big blow to the BBC and Today.” The News UK venture is expected to have offered a big increase on Webb’s salary, listed as £245,000 to £249,999.

The source added: “Times Radio have deep pockets and are taking advantage of the fact all BBC stars’ salaries are published.” Webb joined as a graduate

ALEX Jones says the gender pay gap at the BBC is “insane” and women should continue to speak out.

The One Show presenter, 42, admitted in 2017 to being surprised she and co-host Matt Baker did not earn the same salary.

Asked about the current situation, she said: “I hate confrontation but if you feel in your heart of hearts that something isn’t right, you have to speak up and the right people will listen and not make the conversation difficult.

“Considering how far the world has moved on, it’s insane to think that one in 1984, working for Radio Ulster. This week he warned bosses against cutting funds for core programmes.

Times is targeting listeners “disenfranchised by Radio 4 and 5Live”. person would be paid any different to the person sitting next to them doing the same job because of their gender.

“I wouldn’t want my boys to grow up in a world where that was the case.” The mum of two also told Good Housekeeping magazine she has doubts women can “have it all” in terms of family and a career.

She said: “Personally, some days I don’t think it’s possible. It’s a struggle. I try to be the best mother I can be, but some days I’m absolutely awful at it.”

■ Full interview appears in the April issue of Good Housekeeping, on sale now.

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