Unproductive news boss left alone (8)

I believe the answer is:

deserted

(Other definitions for deserted that I've seen before include "Left the armed forces illegally" , "Left the armed forces without permission" , "uncultivated" , "Empty of people" , "fled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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