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James Harding Named BBC News Chief
(FILES) In this file picture taken on January 17, 2012 British journalist James Harding, editor of The Times newspaper, arrives at the High Court in central London to give evidence at the he Leveson Inquiry. Harding,the editor of The Times newspaper is to stand down at the end of December 2012, it was announced on December 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)
(FILES) In this file picture taken on January 17, 2012 British journalist James Harding, editor of The Times newspaper, arrives at the High Court in central London to give evidence at the he Leveson Inquiry. Harding,the editor of The Times newspaper is to stand down at the end of December 2012, it was announced on December 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURT (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)

James Harding, the former Times editor, has been confirmed as the BBC's director of news and current affairs, and will be paid £340,000 a year.

The corporation said on Tuesday morning that Harding will replace Helen Boaden, who moved to the director of radio job this week.

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