Clive Myrie reveals what he believes is “the key to all success” as he was made an honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University.
The BBC journalist and Mastermind presenter – who was born and raised in Bolton as the son of Windrush generation parents from Jamaica – has been the recipient of multiple awards throughout his impressive and admirable three decade-long career, but this award is sure to be something he remembers for a long time.
The 58-year-old has been made an honorary doctorate of the arts by Edge Hill University.
The Ormskirk-based University presented Myrie with the prestigious honour at one of their graduation ceremonies this week “in recognition of his work bringing major news of recent history to the television screen”.
Today we were proud to award @CliveMyrieBBC with an Honorary Doctor of Arts in recognition of his efforts in bringing major news of recent history to the television screen.
Myrie’s interest in news was sparked as he read newspapers from cover to cover during his first job delivering papers in Bolton as a teenager.
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After graduating with a law degree from the University of Sussex, Myrie then joined the BBC’s journalism training scheme and began his career in local radio in Bristol, before moving to the radio and TV newsroom in London shortly after, and then taking on the role of foreign correspondent based all over the world.
He’s reported in over hundred countries throughout his career, and has covered some of the most important stories of the last 30 years.
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The journalist and presenter addressed the hundreds of “champions and winners” during their graduation ceremony as he accepted the honorary doctorate this week, and offered them some words of advice for the future.
Clive Myrie receives honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University / Credit: Edge Hill University
“There’s no question I’m surrounded in this hall by champions and winners,” Myrie said in his acceptance speech.
He continued: “You, my fellow graduates, have worked hard for this day.
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“Hard work is undoubtedly the key to all success and it’s what got you all here today. It’s said that if you find the job you love, you will never work again [and] that’s what I fervently hope your degrees from this wonderful University will mean for you.
“In everything you do from this day forward, push yourself to be the best version you can be.”
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Millions of UK workers to get pay rises from today as National Living and Minimum Wage increases
Emily Sergeant
Millions of workers across the UK are set to begin receiving substantial pay rises from today.
After the Government announced back in November that it would take the recommendations made by the Low Pay Commission, and increase both the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage, those changes have now come into force in a bid to ensure people on lower incomes are ‘properly rewarded’ for their work.
If you’re unfamiliar with the Low Pay Commission, it’s an independent body made up of employers, trade unions, and experts whose role is to advise the Government on the minimum wage.
As mentioned, the rate recommendations introduced today were agreed unanimously by the Commission.
This means that the living wage, for eligible workers who are aged 21 and over, has now risen by 4.1% from today to £12.71 an hour.
For a full-time worker, that means a pay increase of £900 a year.
Millions of workers in the UK are getting pay rises from today / Credit: John Kakuk (via Unsplash) | Pexels
The National Minimum Wage rate for workers aged 18 to 20-year-olds has also increased today by 8.5% to £10.85 an hour, and then for 16 to 17-year-olds, and those on apprenticeships, the rate has increased by 6% to £8 an hour.
“The recommendations we made last autumn sought to balance the need to protect the economy and labour market, whilst providing a real-terms increase for the lowest-paid members of society,” commented Baroness Philippa Stroud, who is Chair of the Low Pay Commission.
“A lot has changed since we gave our advice to the Government last autumn, and we are now beginning to gather evidence for recommendations later this year.
“The current economic uncertainty makes it essential that the Commission hears from those affected by the minimum wage and builds consensus for evidence-based recommendations.
Workers aged 21 and over are now legally entitled to the National Living Wage after the age threshold for the highest rate was lowered from 23 in 2024.
National Minimum Wage rates are available to workers aged 16 upwards.
Featured Image – Israel Andrade (via Unsplash)
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Delays on M60 continue after man dies falling from bridge near Trafford Centre
Daisy Jackson
A man has tragically died after falling from a bridge on the M60, near the Trafford Centre.
Police closed the motorway in both directions at around 10am this morning as they responded to the concern for welfare.
The man was on Barton Bridge on the M60, but tragically fell and passed away at the scene.
The motorway was shut anti-clockwise between junction 12 for the M602 and junction 10, and on the clockwise carriageway between junction 9 and 11, with a huge diversion in place.
Although the motorway has reopened as the afternoon has worn on, disruption is ‘likely’ to continue for several hours yet.
National Highways is reporting up to two miles of congestion on the M60 around Barton Bridge.
In a statement released earlier today, a GMP spokesperson said: “Officers are currently responding to a concern for welfare on Barton Bridge on the M60, reported at around 9:40am today (Tuesday 31 March).
“The M60 remains closed in both directions while emergency services are in attendance. Significant delays are expected and drivers are advised to avoid the area where possible.”
GMP later added: “Earlier today, officers responded to a concern for welfare on Barton Bridge on the M60. The man sadly fell from the bridge and passed away at the scene.
“The road remains closed while enquiries continue. Please avoid the area and plan alternative routes where possible as disruption is likely to continue for the rest of the day.”
Emily Sergeant -
18th July 2023 
