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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years
The BBC is to cut as many as 2,000 jobs in the biggest downsizing of the public service broadcaster in 15 years.Staff were informed of the cuts, which will...
Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct
The BBC has sacked the Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills after allegations about his personal conduct.The corporation said that “while we do not comment on matters relating to individuals,...
BBC Arabic defended as lone voice in region for giving ‘Israeli perspective’
A senior BBC executive has defended BBC Arabic as a lone voice in the region covering the “Israeli perspective”, as she warned its critics that it pursued stories ignored...
ABC switches to BBC programming as staff walk off the job for 24-hour strike
More than 2,000 ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for a 24-hour strike, forcing ABC services across TV, radio and digital to use BBC World Service...
Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray dies aged 75
The former BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray has died at the age of 75.Murray, who joined the programme in 1987 and left in 2020, established a...
Lisa Nandy vows to give BBC permanent charter to prevent political interference
The government is to put the BBC’s charter on a permanent footing for the first time, after the corporation said the change was needed to protect it from political...
BBC asks US court to throw out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit and avoid ‘chilling effect’
The BBC has asked a US court to throw out Donald Trump’s $10bn lawsuit over the way a documentary edited one of his speeches, warning that proceeding with the...
BBC Symphony Orchestra/ Oramo/ Son review – rainy days, rolling hills and enchanted creatures
The environment took centre stage in a BBC Symphony Orchestra programme that journeyed from Judith Weir and the arid plains of India to Gerald Finzi and the rolling contours...
