Wed, Jul 1
The Apprentice boss, who Gordon Brown wants to make a peer, will undergo a ‘propriety’ probe by the House of Lords Appointments Commission.
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Apprentice boss may fire himself 
source: News24
Tycoon Alan Sugar, famous for his putdown "you're fired" on hit TV show The Apprentice , says he's considering firing himself from his government job after a backlash at comments he made about struggling small businesses.
Published Sun, Nov 8
"Apprentice" boss considers firing himself 
source: Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland
Tycoon Alan Sugar, famous for his putdown "you're fired" on hit TV show "The Apprentice," said he was considering firing himself from his government job after a backlash at comments he made about struggling small businesses.
Published Sat, Nov 7
BBC bosses say Sir Alan Sugar's new job could mean a delay for The Apprentice 
source: Mail Online
The BBC's governing body has warned programming chiefs that broadcasting his show in the run-up to a general election could be seen as unfair.
Published Wed, Jul 22
Alan Sugar sued for sexual discrimination 
source: RTE.ie
The Apprentice' host, Alan Sugar is being sued for sexual discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal by a former employee.
Published Tue, Jun 30
Tories complain to BBC for allowing Sir Alan to present The Apprentice 
source: telegraph.co.uk
The BBC has come under fresh attack by the Conservatives for allowing Sir Alan Sugar to present the next series of The Apprentice.
Published Fri, Jun 19
Tories make formal complaint over Sir Alan Sugar becoming government adviser 
source: Mail Online
The Conservatives have formally complained to the BBC's governing body over the decision to allow Sir Alan Sugar to continue on The Apprentice.
Published Fri, Jun 19
Sir Alan Will Be Back For Apprentice 2010 
source: Unreality TV
In a statement the BBC said: “Following detailed discussions with Sir Alan Sugar, the BBC is satisfied that his new role as an Enterprise Champion to the Government will not compromise the BBC’s impartiality or his ability to present The Apprentice.
Published Thu, Jun 18
Sir Alan Sugar allowed to front The Apprentice BBC says 
source: telegraph.co.uk
Sir Alan Sugar will be allowed to present next year's series of The Apprentice despite becoming the Government's 'Enterprise Champion' the BBC has said.
Published Thu, Jun 18