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BBC chairman Samir Shah says Tim Davie had board’s ‘unanimous’ support

In a letter in response to a Culture, Media And Sport Committee evidence session, he said Mr Davie had been an ‘outstanding’ director-general.

Evening Standard

BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith lecture

Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit

The Guardian - UK

Head of culture select committee advises against replacing BBC chairman

It comes after director-general Tim Davie and chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned in the wake of controversy over an edited speech.

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Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says

Mark Damazer says over-assertive board and executives feeling ‘embattled’ played into departures of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness

The Guardian - UK

BBC has shown ‘leak and launch’ tactics work to destabilise it, ex-board member says

Shumeet Banerji says Turness was forced out without allowing reasoned discussion between board members

The Guardian - UK

BBC seeks ‘proven leader who can make challenging editorial judgements’ in new director general job ad

‘Excellent career and professional development’ offered in advertisement for one of world’s top media positions

The Independent UK

BBC may not be in ‘safe hands’ with chairman, says head of culture committee

BBC chairman Samir Shah admitted the corporation was too slow in responding to the Panorama edit of US President Donald Trump.

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Claims of systemic problems with BBC news coverage disputed by former adviser

Caroline Daniel tells MPs leaked memo by Michael Prescott that sparked resignations at BBC did not provide full picture

The Guardian - UK

BBC chairman says director-general role too big for one person as job advertised

The advert for the top BBC job went live on Monday after Tim Davie announced earlier this month that he would be stepping down from the role.

Evening Standard

BBC in its happiest place – reporting on and analysing itself

Chair Samir Shah is a picture of misery before MPs while Robbie Gibb proves the master of deflection

The Guardian - UK

Chairman Samir Shah says BBC was too slow in responding to Panorama Trump edit

Mr Shah gave evidence to MPs at a Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Monday.

Evening Standard

Gibb says speculation of BBC boardroom coup is ‘ridiculous charge’ and he will not resign – as it happened

BBC board member, a former spin doctor for Theresa May, dismisses suggestion in questioning by MPs

The Guardian - UK

Starmer and Trump did not discuss BBC Panorama fallout in call

The prime minister had been under pressure to intervene over the row between the White House and the BBC

The Independent UK

Samir Shah, Robbie Gibb and Michael Prescott to face BBC questions from MPs

They will be quizzed about the BBC’s editorial standards guidelines.

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The Guardian - UK

BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets

MPs will examine Michael Prescott’s claims of liberal bias in coverage of Gaza, racial diversity and trans issues

The Guardian - UK

BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row

Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb

The Independent UK

BBC board member quits over ‘governance issues’ at broadcaster

Shumeet Banerji announced his resignation on Friday

Evening Standard

BBC makes grovelling apology to Princess of Wales after Remembrance gaffe

Apology comes just days after President Trump announced he would be suing the BBC for doctoring footage of him giving a speech for Panorama

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The Independent UK

BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama Trump edit

The corporation continues to resist Mr Trump’s demands for significant damages

Evening Standard

BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama edit

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars.

The Independent UK

BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump legal challenge, says chair

‘There is no basis for a defamation case,’ insists Samir Shah, as he vows to protect licence fee payers’ money

Evening Standard

BBC chairman: Trump has no basis for defamation case

The US president has said he is determined to sue the corporation.

Evening Standard

BBC has had ‘no further contact’ from Donald Trump’s lawyers ‘at this point’

Following an apology from the BBC, the US president said he still plans to sue the corporation.

The Independent UK

BBC bias row: How the spat between the broadcaster and Trump unfolded

The saga has seen two senior executives resign and threats of a $5bn lawsuit

The Guardian - UK

‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job?

After Tim Davie’s resignation, the next director general will face internal strife, external noise and looming talks over the corporation’s existence and purpose

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