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NEW: The head of the BBC will be in Edinburgh this afternoon to be quizzed by SNP MSPs.Tim Davie accepted an offer of a meeting with the party at Holyrood ... Show more

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🗣️'We continue to hold the BBC to the highest standards' SNP MSPs raise 'accuracy' concerns in meeting with BBC director-general Tim Davie

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Mar 26

Sky News's Sarah-Jane Mee questions Tim Davie on the BBC licence fee after he announced the corporation will explore how to reform it

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Mar 26

Tim Davie calls for BBC licence fee reform : Director-general says ‘fundamental questions’ need to be asked as corporation battles flagging demand

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Mar 25

BBC to explore third-party deals as it looks to reboot under plan for future: Director-general Tim Davie to emphasise need to protect British democratic and ...

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Mar 31

The Mail readers react to TV licence fee's increase: READERS have shared their thoughts as the TV licence fee is set to increase starting from Monday, April 1.

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Apr 01

New BBC TV licence fee system could mean people pay more based on wage: A major TV licence change proposed by BBC bosses – and some Brits could end up paying ...

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Mar 27

BBC's Gladiators set for second series after successful reboot: The reboot of sports game show Gladiators, on the BBC, is set for a second series The Mirror has ...

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Mar 20

Montgomery attacks "predatory" BBC over local news provision: The executive chairman of National World will launch a renewed broadside against the ...

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Mar 25

BBC Boss To Warn “British Storytelling At Risk Of Being Squeezed Out” While “U.S. & Chinese Algorithms” Could Be “Taste-Makers Of The Future”

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Feb 17

Tim Davie warns staff about ‘antisemitic behaviour’ at the BBC: The director-general’s message was welcomed as a ‘big intervention’ by insiders

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Feb 13

The legendary radio presenter Steve Wright has died at the age of 69. BBC director general Tim Davie said: "All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear ... Show more

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DEADLINE Mar 20

BBC Boss Tim Davie Says Broadcaster Must “Be Nice” Amid “Whipped Up” Trans Rights Debate

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DEADLINE Mar 14

Tim Davie To Set Out “Future Direction Of The BBC” In All-Staff Speech Later This Month

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Feb 27

BBC Brings In Deloitte Partner To Help With Huw Edwards Review But Says It Won’t Publish For Several Months

Quick Glance: BBC's Apology in Huw Edwards Controversy

The BBC issued an apology regarding the handling of the complaint in the Huw Edwards scandal.

A report in July 2023 highlighted the need for a more consistent processing of complaints at the BBC.

Some BBC employees were found to be hesitant in filing complaints, especially if involving a senior member.

Initial allegations against Edwards were first reported in The Sun and later confirmed by his spouse.

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DEADLINE Feb 16

BBC Director General Acknowledges “Antisemitic Behaviour By People Who Worked With Us” In All-Staff Note That Seeks To Rebuild Relations

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BBC Staff Voice Dismay Over “Bias” In Israel-Gaza Output During “Listening Meetings” With Tim Davie

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The Guardian

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Dec 18 23

BBC called to defend ‘elitist’ format of University Challenge: Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and ...

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BBC Radio Devon legend bows out with last show: Richard Green's last show will air on BBC Radio Devon this evening at 6pm

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Nov 24 23

BBC boss ‘faces test of leadership’ after Lineker shares Israel ‘genocide’ clip: BBC boss Tim Davie faces a 'test of leadership' after Gary Lineker ...

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Die Tageszeitung

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Nov 27 23

BBC and the Middle East conflict: Who is allowed on the streets: BBC employees should stay away from a demonstration against anti-Semitism ...

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Oct 21 23

BBC chief to face Tory MPs over Israel-Hamas war coverage: The BBC will no longer call Hamas “militants” by default, as director-general Tim Davie prepares to be ...

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Oct 25 23

BBC ‘absolutely not’ taking direction from government over Middle East conflict language, says Tim Davie.#middleeast #mp #language

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Oct 26 23

Concerns were raised with senior editorial figures in a meeting this week. An email setting out fears that the BBC was “treating Israeli lives as more worthy ... Show more

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Oct 26 23

BBC defends appearance of Tim Davie at 1922 committee of Tory MPs amid row over Israel-Hamas war coverage

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Oct 20 23

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language: BBC director-general Tim Davie met Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl and its chief ...

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Oct 10 23

Grant Shapps tells BBC to ‘follow the law and call Hamas terrorists’: The BBC is “taking sides” with Hamas by calling the organisation militants rather than ...

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Oct 10 23

Government privately pressured BBC director-general to call Hamas ‘terrorists’ in news reports

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Sep 28 23

BBC overhauls social media rules for presenters after Gary Lineker row: Star hosts at UK national broadcaster will be banned from party political campaigning or ...

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Quick Glance: New Rules for BBC Flagship Presenters After Social Media Incident

New rules published for BBC flagship presenters

Controversy sparked by Gary Lineker's social media posts

The new rules are described as 'very sensible'

Review of BBC social media guidelines conducted by John Hardie

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Sep 25 23

BBC Breakfast pulls clip after putting Huw Edwards back on air: The presenter has not been seen on screen since July

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Oct 26 23

BBC boss Tim Davie faces furious MPs as licence fee increases sought: BBC boss Tim Davie stressed “why the institution matters” as the broadcaster seeks a rise ...

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Sep 24 23

‘Presenters were gods’: Russell Brand and the BBC’s problem with power-wielding talent

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Sep 20 23

Tim Davie reveals doubts over Russell Brand Sachsgate investigation: Tim Davie, the BBC director-general, has questioned whether there should have been more ...

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Oct 19 23

Kirsty Wark to leave Newsnight after 30 years: She said she told BBC director-general Tim Davie last year of her decision

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Sep 20 23

The BBC announced a review of Russell Brand’s time at the corporation after he was accused of rape and sexual assault. Sky News asks Director-General Tim ... Show more #RussellBrand #BBC #TimDavie #allegations #Brand #TV

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Quick Glance: Culture Enabled Russell Brand

Brand did not create the culture of the Noughties.

We fostered a culture with leaked sex tapes and upskirt pictures of female celebrities.

It was a time of sexual permissiveness, mainly granted to men.

Culture doesn’t produce predators, but it can facilitate them.

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BBC boss Tim Davie to speak at next 1922 committee: TIM Davie, director general of the BBC, is due to appear at the next meeting of the 1922 committee ...

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Sep 19 23

The BBC is to review Russell Brand’s time at the corporation after he was accused of rape and sexual assault. Director-general Tim Davie announced the review ... Show more #bbc #russellbrand

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Sep 20 23

BBC to investigate whether Russell Brand used its taxis to pick up 16-year-old girl

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I was a newspaper editor in the Noughties – the culture that enabled Russell Brand is still thriving

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Jul 24 23

BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies at age of 67: BBC newsreader George Alagiah has died aged 67 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2014 ...

Quick Glance: BBC Journalist George Alagiah Passes Away at 67

George Alagiah was celebrated as a brilliant and kind BBC journalist and newsreader.

BBC director Tim Davie expressed sadness over the news.

George Alagiah was highly regarded at BBC News and was loved as a mentor, colleague, and friend.

George Alagiah hosted multiple news programs and was a fixture on British TV news for over three decades.

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BBC boss says there will 'always be questions' over Russell Brand departure: BBC director general Tim Davie has said the corporation will always have questions ...

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Aug 05 23

Gary Lineker received ‘standing ovation’ in M&S following BBC suspension: The Match Of The Day host, 62, was taken off air by the corporation after being caught ...

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Jul 12 23

BBC Crisis Grows as Staff Member Is Accused of Abuse by 2nd Person: The British broadcaster was facing questions about its handling of an internal inquiry over ...

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Quick Glance: BBC presenter accused of paying teenager for explicit photos - report

According to the newspaper, an unnamed male presenter paid the alleged victim tens of thousands of pounds.

Rylan Clark, a BBC Radio 2 presenter, distanced himself from the story, stating that it is not about him.

Jeremy Vine, a BBC Radio 2 presenter, also distanced himself from the Sun story, stating that it is not about him.

Gary Lineker, presenter of Match of the Day, did not mention the allegations specifically, but clarified on Twitter that he is not involved.

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Jul 18 23

Huw Edwards scandal: BBC 'in touch' with family of person at centre of explicit photos allegations - corporation boss Tim Davie

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Jul 13 23

Huw Edwards’s wife deserves praise for finally naming him in BBC presenter scandal, says expert

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Quick Glance: BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Suspended Amid Photo Allegations

Huw Edwards, previously unnamed, suspended on July 9 following The Sun article.

BBC accuses the presenter of paying for explicit images.

Vicky Flind shares statement on behalf of her husband.

Huw Edwards has not resigned from the BBC at this time.

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Jul 11 23

BBC presenter row: Huw Edwards' wife names him as BBC presenter at centre of allegations - BBC News

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Jul 16 23

From hero to HR headache: why Huw Edwards divided the BBC: A former senior correspondent said the way the corporation dealt with the claims was ‘frankly ...

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Jul 10 23

£35,000 for sex tapes: Scandal over presenter who bought porn pics puts pressure on BBC

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Jul 13 23

Director General to be grilled over BBC leadership in Parliament after Huw Edwards scandal

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Jul 16 23

BBC should ‘stand up for itself more,’ Tony Blair says amid Huw Edwards furore: Latest London news, business, sport, showbiz and entertainment from the London ...

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Jul 10 23

Why is the Accused BBC Presenter Not Being Named Publicly?: The media is not publicly releasing the name of the suspended BBC presenter who allegedly paid a ...

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Jul 09 23

In an email to BBC staff, director general Tim Davie said the broadcaster is taking allegations about an unnamed presenter "incredibly seriously" ... Show more trib.al/9DoL59U

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Jul 11 23

Alleged sex photos scandal: Lawyer says story about porn photos for BBC presenter is false

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Jul 09 23

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer is to hold talks with the BBC director-general Tim Davie on Sunday over “deeply concerning” allegations about one of its ... Show more #breakingnews #bbc #bbcpresenter

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Jul 11 23

The director-general of the BBC, Tim Davie, is to be questioned over its suspended star ... Show more

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Jul 18 23

BBC director-general says he's in touch with Huw Edwards complainant: He said: "Since that weekend we have been in touch with the complainant and we want to ...

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Jul 10 23

BBC to meet Metropolitan Police following presenter explicit photo claims: The corporation has been in touch with the police alongside carrying out its own ...

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Jul 22 23

Lakes will ‘die’ without urgent action: Canterbury’s regional council was urged to act quickly two years ago to save lakes

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Jul 14 23

Huw Edwards: What comes next for the BBC as it continues investigation into allegations against presenter

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Quick Glance: BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Faces Sex Photo Claims, Confirmed by Wife

Huw Edwards, one of Britain's leading news anchors, was named by his wife as the BBC presenter facing allegations of paying a young person for sexually explicit photos, according to the broadcaster.

BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has been identified by his wife Vicky Flind as the presenter involved in the allegations.

The BBC has been rocked by a recent report in The Sun newspaper that a leading presenter paid a young person £35,000 ($67,000) for explicit photos over three years, starting when the person was 17. The presenter has been suspended but not named.

According to the BBC, his wife Vicky Flind said, "As is well documented, he has been treated for severe depression in recent years."

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New Statesman

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Jul 20 23

The Huw Edwards crisis has revealed the BBC’s editorial blind spot: We do not yet know the whole truth of what happened with the Huw Edwards case and who was ...

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Jul 12 23

BBC Crisis Grows as Staff Member Is Accused of Abuse by 2nd Person: The British broadcaster was facing questions about its handling of an internal inquiry over ...

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Director-general Tim Davie did not provide an exact timeframe for the inquiry. #FMTNews #FMTWorld Show more

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Gary Lineker will keep freedom to tweet about politics after BBC review, MP claims

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Jul 13 23

BBC director-general Tim Davie has sent an email to staff across the company the day after Vicky Flind, the wife of Huw Edwards, made her statement ... Show more bit.ly/2Amyzsv

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Nottinghamshire Live

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Jul 13 23

BBC Director General Tim Davie has issued a message to all the corporation's staff on the Huw Edwards scandal

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Jul 11 23

BBC presenter scandal: New allegations arise as potential complainants asked to come foward

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Jun 14 23

Gary Lineker expected to be able to tweet political views after BBC review: Gary Lineker will retrain his right to tweet about his political views ...

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