Tag: BBC
BBC should be 'realistic' on licence fee – Sunak
The PM welcomes savings at the BBC and says decisions on the fee have not been made.
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BBC chief grilled by Conservative MPs over Israel-Gaza coverage
Tim Davie was questioned by backbench Conservative MPs over the BBC's coverage of the Gaza conflict and migration.
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Stephen Nolan accused of corrupting BBC job interview by DUP MP
A DUP MP alleges the presenter gave an applicant interview questions and coached them.
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Rishi Sunak: What we learned from PM’s BBC radio grilling
The last time a prime minister did back-to-back interviews on BBC local radio, it proved quite the game-changer. Last September, Liz Truss had her fee [...]
Gary Lineker: New rules for BBC flagship presenters after Lineker row
The other flagship TV shows are Antiques Roadshow, Dragon's Den, The One Show, major sporting events, Masterchef, Top Gear, Strictly Come Dancing, whi [...]
Nigel Farage: BBC apologises to Farage over account closure story
The BBC says sorry to Nigel Farage over its report about the closure of his account at private bank Coutts.
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Sunak on BBC claims: Serious and concerning allegations
The PM says it was right for the BBC to investigate claims against a presenter "vigorously and rapidly".Arriving in Vilnius for a Nato summit, Rishi S [...]
BBC presenter allegations: Urgent talks to take place
The culture secretary and the BBC will hold talks over serious allegations about one of its presenters.
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Minister: BBC must ‘act swiftly’ on presenter allegations
Treasury Financial Secretary Victoria Atkins has responded to reports that allege an unnamed BBC presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photo [...]
Reeves: BBC ‘must get house in order’ on explicit photos
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has responded to reports that allege an unnamed BBC presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.Sp [...]
BBC director general defends 'painful' local radio cuts
The BBC's director general says plans to cut shows are "unpopular" but are "the right thing".
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Richard Sharp: BBC had no concerns about integrity, review finds
Richard Sharp resigned as BBC chairman last month, after breaking rules over dealings with Boris Johnson.
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Guardian apologises over cartoon of BBC chairman Richard Sharp
An image depicting Richard Sharp has been criticised by Jewish groups and removed from the paper's website.
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Richard Sharp: PM should not appoint BBC chair, says David Dimbleby
The veteran broadcaster calls for a "cross party" public commission to ensure the BBC's balance.
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Conservatives dragging BBC through the mud – Davey
The Lib Dem leader said Boris Johnson should never have appointed Richard Sharp as chairman of the BBC, and Rishi Sunak should have shown leadership b [...]