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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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

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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.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

BBC board member quits over ‘governance issues’ at broadcaster

Shumeet Banerji announced his resignation on Friday

The Independent UK

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

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.

Evening Standard

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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

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.

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The Independent UK

Why is Trump suing the BBC? How a controversial speech edit sparked a $10 billion lawsuit

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

The Guardian - UK

Ex-BBC boss leads calls for end to political appointments to board

Tony Hall urges government to bolster BBC’s independence as MPs and union seek Robbie Gibb’s removal from board

Evening Standard

Union demands removal of Sir Robbie Gibb from BBC board

Bectu, which is the biggest union in the BBC, has warned Sir Robbie’s position is ‘a distraction and is untenable’ following the Tim Davie crisis.

Euronews

BBC apologises to Trump for edited speech but refuses $1 billion compensation claim

The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the US Capitol.

Evening Standard

BBC awaits response from Donald Trump after apologising for Panorama speech edit

All eyes on US President as it’s revealed Newsnight played an edit of his speech in June 2022 that was similar to the one used in Panorama programme

The Independent UK

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but rejects demand for $1bn compensation

Corporation’s chair sends personal apology to president – but ‘strongly disagrees’ he has basis for defamation claim

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