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Glas Cymru, the not-for-profit company chaired by Lord Burns which runs Welsh Water, returns a financial surplus of £11m. This comes as the chairman of the Scottish water watchdog hinted that the Glas Cymru model might be something that could be adopted in Scotland. (June 09, 2006)

Marks and Spencer announces that its chairman Paul Myners is to be replaced by Lord Burns, resolving reported boardroom squabbles. (May 17, 2005)

The way the BBC is governed and regulated is "unsustainable", an expert panel chaired by Lord Burns tells the government. (January 28, 2005)

The BBC should focus on core public service broadcasting, according to a panel set up by the government and chaired by Lord Burns. (December 01, 2004)

Abbey National appoints former top Treasury civil servant Lord Burns as its new chairman, as Lord Tugendhat steps down. (November 15, 2001)

BBC correspondent Nick Higham analyses the task facing the new chairman of the Lottery Commission. (October 12, 2000)

Chris Smith appoints Lord Burns, former Treasury boss and fox-hunting inquiry head, as the new lottery commission chairman. (October 12, 2000)