It has long been said that having a posh accent can help you get ahead in life and boost your career prospects. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge have bolstered that theory and found that ...

Jan Leeming has suggested that she no longer gets work because of her “RP” accent. The former BBC newsreader joked that she doesn’t “tick” modern boxes because she speaks in received pronunciation (RP ...

The news that Amol Rajan has stepped down as a lead presenter on the Today programme to pursue an entrepreneurial career has led to a range of responses, from genuine sadness that the lively and ...