Welsh language channel S4C settles with second former executive

A second former S4C executive has received what is understood to be a signficiant financial settlement which brings legal action to a close. S4C, which gets most of its funding through the BBC licence fee, confirmed it has settled a High Court data protection claim brought by former chief content officer, Llinos Griffin-Williams, against S4C and former chairman Rhodri Williams. It said: "Parties have concluded that it is in everyone's interests to resolve the dispute to avoid protracted litigation. "They are pleased to have reached a resolution which enables everyone to move forward." The broadcaster settled a different claim brought by former chief executive Sian Doyle in October last year. A source told Newyddion S4C no public money was spent on Doyle's settlement. The broadcaster has been asked whether any public money was spent on the second settlement with Griffin-Williams. Pressed on the effect on insurance premiums and whether public money was spent on legal expenses, S4C refused to comment. There were reports Doyle's settlement totalled more than £500,000. Griffin-Williams had claimed £565,000 in loss of earnings and other, unspecified, damages. The terms of Griffin-William