MacGregor

British

noun

Joanna ( Clare ). born 1959, British concert pianist and broadcaster; recordings include the "crossover" album Play (2001)

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She worked on BBC Two's Newsnight and Radio 4's Today programme before taking over from Sue MacGregor on Woman's Hour, which is dedicated to "women's voices and women's lives".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

MacGregor said the company "deliberately held" prices below inflation "to help protect households and businesses from wider economic pressures".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

MacGregor also said the latest fuel shipment "ensures that Alderney's immediate fuel supply remains secure", with higher wholesale prices reflected in retail fuel prices.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“This transaction will both enhance the Group’s growth trajectory and reduce our risk profile, providing more visibility on future earnings,” Catherine MacGregor, Engie’s chief executive, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

“Got me a new liver,” MacGregor said, patting his stomach, “and went in for a set of kidneys while I was at it.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

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