How does the BBC still have a gender pay gap?

Gender parity has improved, but not quickly enough for some of its stars

A sign outside Broadcasting House in London
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The BBC is facing renewed accusations it has not done enough to tackle its gender pay gap, after it was revealed that just two of its 20 highest paid stars were women.

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