BBC director Lord Hall says ‘mainstream media’ has become ‘term of abuse’ in wider assault on free expression
The phrase “mainstream media” has become a “term of abuse” and part of a wider assault on freedom of expression,…
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BBC proposes charity to fund local news reporters and address ‘chronic under-reporting’ of communities
The BBC is proposing a new charity to fund local news reporters with money from outside the corporation. The Local…
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Emily Maitlis takes reins at BBC Newsnight as Radio 5 Live’s Emma Barnett joins all-female team
Emily Maitlis has been confirmed as the new lead presenter for BBC Newsnight, with Radio 5 Live’s Emma Barnett joining…
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John Inverdale leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years at channel he helped launch
John Inverdale is leaving BBC Radio 5 Live after 25 years, having been the “driving force” behind its launch in…
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BBC chairman calls for regulatory changes to ‘promote and protect’ public service broadcasting
BBC chairman Sir David Clementi has called for a system of media regulation that “promotes and protects” public service broadcasting.…
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Fiona Bruce reveals her hands were ‘trembling’ ahead of BBC Question Time debut due to nerves
Fiona Bruce has said she was “shocked” at how nervous she was before her first appearance as BBC Question Time…
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UK equality body launches probe into BBC over equal pay concerns
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into the BBC, saying it suspects that “some women at…
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Ofcom to examine BBC’s online news output after competition criticism from tabloid bosses
Ofcom will examine the BBC’s online news content after criticism from tabloid bosses that it is “chasing online traffic” with…
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