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BBC director-general Tim Davie to step down following Trump speech edit

Tim Davie has announced he will step down as director-general of the BBC after five years in the role, saying there have “been some mistakes made” and that he had to “take ultimate responsibility”.

<p>The BBC will release its annual report which will disclose the pay of its top talent (Ian West/PA)</p>

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Focus on Gregg Wallace, Glastonbury and Gaza as BBC releases annual report

<p>The detail of the background information regarding the narrator’s father is deemed as ‘critical information’, which the report says was not shared with the BBC before broadcast. Picture: PA</p>

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Gaza documentary breached BBC editorial guidelines of accuracy, review finds

Gary Lineker apology on Instagram post: 'That image does not reflect my views'

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Gary Lineker apology on Instagram post: 'That image does not reflect my views'

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Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan ready to lead new Match of the Day era

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BBC pauses publication of Tim Westwood report at request of Metropolitan Police

BBC apologises for weather app forecasting ‘hurricane force winds’ for UK

BBC apologises for weather app forecasting ‘hurricane force winds’ for UK

Graphics showed London was set to experience winds of more than 13,000mph on Thursday while Nottingham would have overnight temperatures of 404C

Thu, 10 Oct, 2024

Samir Shah pre-appointment hearing

BBC chairman admits Huw Edwards ‘damaged’ reputation of corporation

Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in July to charges of having indecent images of children, with seven of the 41 being of the most serious type, after he resigned from the corporation in April

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Peers to quiz BBC bosses on broadcaster’s future and Huw Edwards scandal

Edwards, 63, pleaded guilty in July to charges of having indecent images of children, with seven of the 41 being of the most serious type

Tue, 10 Sep, 2024

Huw Edwards court case

Ex-BBC chairwoman publicly thanked Huw Edwards despite being aware of his arrest

Elan Closs Stephens left the role in March 2024, shortly before Edwards resigned during a confidential disciplinary process

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Southport suspect starred in Doctor Who-themed Children In Need advert

Southport suspect starred in Doctor Who-themed Children In Need advert

In a now-deleted clip promoting the charity from 2018, Axel Rudakubana is seen leaving the Tardis dressed as The Doctor, wearing a trench coat and tie to look like the show’s former star David Tennant

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

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Huw Edwards paid more than £475,000 by BBC before resignation

His resignation in April followed allegations that he paid a young person for sexually explicit photos

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Bushey triple murder

John Hunt’s BBC colleagues ‘heartbroken’ by family’s deaths in crossbow attack

His wife Carol Hunt, 61, and two of their daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found dead on Tuesday in a house in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bushey, Hertfordshire

Thu, 11 Jul, 2024

Release date for Young Offenders season four revealed

Release date for Young Offenders season four revealed

The Cork-based comedy series will air on BBC One on May 10

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

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Andrew Flintoff’s BBC return confirmed following Top Gear crash

The BBC announced on Thursday in its annual report that the former England cricket captain will make a comeback for Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

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Martin Bashir blamed ‘professional jealousy’ for Panorama document forgery story

Martin Bashir suggested allegations he secured an interview with Princess Diana, through deceit were due to him being 'non-white' and would not have been made had he been a Dimbleby

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

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Gary Lineker tweets appear to breach BBC guidelines — new corporation chairman

The former England footballer recently hit back at Grant Shapps after the British defence secretary questioned whether the Match Of The Day host should express political views.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

British Asian Trust Dinner

BBC presenter says ‘overwhelmingly white’ workplace affects his mental health

The presenter told a journalism diversity conference on Wednesday: “It’s really affecting me that I walk in and all I see is white people."

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Acting chair urges nation to ‘believe in’ BBC as it faces difficult choices

She is set to address the autumn conference telling delegates that the corporation needs “focus and determination” as it seeks to make savings in the face of high inflation and a licence fee freeze

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

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BBC Broadcasting House sprayed with red paint

The BBC’s Broadcasting House headquarters in London has been targeted and daubed in red paint.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

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BBC journalists to vote on industrial action

The union said it believes compulsory redundancies can be avoided with redeployment and flexibility

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

BBC annual report

Stephen Nolan ‘deeply sorry’ following allegation he shared explicit image

BBC presenter Stephen Nolan has said he is “deeply sorry” after a newspaper report claimed he had shared a sexually explicit photograph with staff.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2023

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BBC staff in Cairo finish strike demanding equal pay with Middle East colleagues

BBC staff in Cairo have concluded their three-day strike for equal pay with colleagues across the Middle East but threatened future collective action if their demands are not met.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

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BBC staff in Cairo strike in call for equal pay with Middle East colleagues

The BBC’s staff in Cairo have gone on a three-day strike to demand equal pay with other colleagues in the Middle East as Egypt’s economic crisis deepens further.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

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Nicky Campbell among broadcasters voicing compassion for Huw Edwards

Edwards’ wife, Vicky Flind, issued a statement on Wednesday to say her husband is “suffering from serious mental health issues” and receiving in-patient hospital care

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

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BBC bosses called to parliament to face questions following Huw Edwards furore

Mr Davie, acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens and policy director Clare Sumner will appear before the Lords Communications Committee on Tuesday

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

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Jon Sopel: Huw Edwards felt angry and let down by coverage of allegations

The Metropolitan Police have said no criminal offence has been committed by Edwards and no further police action will be taken “at this time”, allowing an internal BBC investigation to resume

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Huw Edwards: BBC continuing ‘fact-finding investigations’ as new claims reported

BBC Newsnight reported new claims from one current and one former BBC worker, who said they had received 'inappropriate messages' from Edwards, 'some late at night and signed off with kisses'

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

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Huw Edwards in hospital after being named as BBC presenter facing allegations

It comes as the Metropolitan Police said no criminal offence had been committed by Edwards and that no further police action would be taken “at this time”, allowing an internal BBC investigation to resume.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

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Timeline: Allegations against BBC newsreader Huw Edwards

Vicky Flind said her husband was in hospital “suffering from serious mental health issues” after facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit images

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

London,UK,24th July 2019,Huw Edwards outside Downing Street as Theresa May leaves for the final time.

Huw Edwards to receive in-patient hospital care for ‘foreseeable future’ – wife

The Metropolitan Police said no criminal offence had been committed by the presenter

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

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Media figures among those sending support to ‘superb broadcaster’ Huw Edwards

Journalists and high profile media figures are among those who have sent support to “superb broadcaster” Huw Edwards after at the centre of the recent furore.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

BBC presenter allegations: What are the new claims and the unanswered questions?

Here the PA news agency looks at what we know and the unanswered questions surrounding the furore

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Jeremy Vine says unnamed BBC presenter ‘needs to come forward now’

Vine and Piers Morgan are among the high-profile figures who have called for the unnamed BBC presenter to go public

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Claims BBC presenter facing explicit photos allegations ‘broke lockdown rules’

A 23-year-old person has claimed the BBC presenter facing allegations over payments for sexually explicit photos broke lockdown rules to meet them during the pandemic, The Sun reported.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Fellow broadcasters and BBC staff call for unnamed presenter to come forward

Fresh claims about the anonymous man emerged on Tuesday, following previous allegations over payments he had made for sexually explicit photos

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of key events

The BBC has suspended a male member of staff following allegations an unnamed presenter paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for sexually explicit images.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

BBC faces fresh allegation against unnamed presenter from young person – report

The BBC presenter facing allegations he paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos sent threatening messages to a young person in their early 20s, the broadcaster has reported.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Met Police ask BBC to pause internal investigation into presenter

The BBC has been asked to pause its investigation into allegations a BBC presenter paid a teenager for explicit images “while the police scope future work” following a meeting with the Metropolitan Police, the corporation has said.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

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Gary Lineker remains at top of list of BBC’s highest paid on-air talent

While there are four women in the top 10 list of highest earners, none of them has broken the £1m (€1.1m) threshold

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

BBC presenter allegations will be ‘swiftly and rigorously’ investigated, says British prime minister

Rishi Sunak has said he does not know the identity of the BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for explicit images, but he has been assured the claims will be investigated “swiftly and rigorously”.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

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BBC presenter scandal: What we know and the unanswered questions

Here the PA news agency looks at what we know and the unanswered questions surrounding this scandal

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Teenager says nothing unlawful happened with BBC presenter – report

The teenager at the centre of the BBC controversy said nothing inappropriate or unlawful happened with the unnamed presenter and that the allegations are “rubbish”, their lawyer said in a letter to the broadcaster.

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

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BBC star Nicky Campbell details ‘distressing weekend’ after ‘false allegations’

The broadcaster, 62, was among the famous faces forced to clear their name after allegations that a BBC presenter paid £35,000 (€40,962) for explicit photographs

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

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Timeline of allegations about BBC presenter

Here is a timeline of the events surrounding the emergence and fallout from the allegations

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

BBC presenter explicit photos allegations

Frazer: BBC investigating presenter allegations ‘swiftly and sensitively’

Ms Frazer described the allegations reported by The Sun newspaper as “deeply concerning” and said the broadcaster now needs to be given space to investigate the matter and take appropriate action

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

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Syrian government revokes BBC media accreditation

The Syrian information ministry said in a statement that the decision was made after “warning the channel more than once that it has broadcasted its misleading reports relying on statements and testimonies from terrorist entities and those hostile to Syria”

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

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Culture Secretary to speak to BBC boss over ‘deeply concerning’ allegations

Senior officials have told the broadcaster that the allegations reported by The Sun newspaper must be investigated “urgently and sensitively”, with the Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) kept updated

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Cybercrime ultimatum

‘BBC presenter off air over claims of payments to teen for explicit photos’

The newspaper reported the unnamed BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager more than £35,000 (€41,000) in exchange for sexual images

Sat, 08 Jul, 2023

Digital Radio Phone In

BBC journalists to strike over plans to make cuts to local radio

BBC journalists in England will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting revised plans on cuts to local radio. Members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) will walk out on June 7 and 8.

Tue, 16 May, 2023