Michael Prescott (journalist)

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Michael Prescott is a British communications and corporate affairs professional and former journalist. He spent more than a decade at The Sunday Times, where he served as chief political correspondent and later political editor, before moving into public relations and senior corporate roles, including corporate affairs director at BT Group. [1] [2] Currently, Prescott is Managing Director of Hanover Communications and a member of the UK government’s Advisory Committee on Business Appointments. [1] [3]

He came to wider public attention in 2025 after a leaked memo raised concerns about editorial standards at the BBC, where he had served as an independent adviser to the Editorial Guidelines and Standards Board. [2] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mr Michael Prescott". GOV.UK. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Who is Michael Prescott, the man at the centre of the leaked BBC memo?". Sky News. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Michael Prescott". Hanover Communications. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Michael Prescott". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 22 November 2025.


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