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BBC launches independent review of workplace culture following star-related scandals

The BBC has been rocked by a number of star-related controversies in recent months

Evening Standard

BBC staff should not feel fear or worry at work, says chair, as review begins

Assessment of workplace culture launched after series of scandals and will focus on ‘preventing abuse of power’

The Guardian - UK

Huw Edwards sent convicted paedophile hundreds of pounds as presenter faces sentencing

Disgraced former BBC presenter pleaded guilty in July to three counts of making indecent images of children

The Independent UK

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BBC boss not giving up on pursuit of £200,000 paid to Huw Edwards after arrest

Tim Davie speculates on ‘more muscular’ approach to suspended staff pay in future but admits legal hurdles

The Guardian - UK

BBC coverage of Gaza should be subject to ‘deep, systematic’ review, says chairman

THE BBC’s coverage of the ongoing assault on Gaza should be subject to a “deep, systematic” review, according to the corporation’s chairman.

The National (Scotland)

BBC accused of ‘gaslighting’ Jewish staff over antisemitism complaints

Response from chair criticised after more than 200 staff, contributors and suppliers called for inquiry

The Guardian - UK

‘Anti-Jewish racism’ at BBC needs urgent investigation, say TV and film industry

MORE than 200 people from the TV and film industry have called for an urgent investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the BBC ...

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‘Political’ search for new V&A chair mired in accusations of cronyism

Coveted post at London arts institution tainted by process widened to include the Cabinet Office and Downing Street

The Guardian - UK

The alternative 2023 sports awards: quotes, gaffes and animal cameos

The best and worst of 2023 – featuring Saudi cash, the war on woke, and an emotional horse

The Guardian - UK

BBC called to defend ‘elitist’ format of University Challenge

Professor complains that show’s Oxbridge bias is even more pronounced in Christmas specials and calls for public debate

The Guardian - UK

MPs raise concerns over government choice of Samir Shah as BBC chair

Cross-party Commons committee questions ‘strength and character’ and highlights failure to express views on key issues

The Guardian - UK

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

Evening Standard

New BBC chairman approved by MPs despite 'serious reservations'

THE Government’s candidate for chairman of the BBC has been approved by MPs despite “serious reservations” about some aspects of the…

The National (Scotland)

MPs raise doubts over Samir Shah’s appointment as new BBC chairman

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Troublesome talent and meddling ministers. As BBC chair, Samir Shah, here’s what you’ve got to do

Our expert panel on how the BBC should deal with perfidious governments and a hostile press – all while continuing to engage the public

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP's Radio 4 appearance 'cancelled' by BBC after grilling of chair candidate

SNP MP John Nicolson has said he was “booked and then cancelled” for a BBC radio programme after he grilled the Government’s choice to become…

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Neil 'put up' preferred candidate for BBC chair role, MPs told

ANDREW Neil “put up” the UK Government’s preferred candidate to take over as BBC chair ...

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker 'may have breached BBC social media rules with Twitter spat'

GARY Lineker may have breached BBC social media guidelines with a Twitter/X spat with Tory MPs, according to the Government’s candidate to be the…

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The Independent UK

Gary Lineker tweets mocking Tory MPs likely broke social media guidelines, says new BBC chair

The ‘Match of the Day’ presenter’s posts looked to have breached the rules ‘on the face of it’, Samir Shah told a committee of MPs

The Guardian - UK

BBC likely to look into Lineker tweets about Tory MPs, says candidate for chair

Presenter’s comments appear to breach corporation’s social media guidelines, Samir Shah tells hearing

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker criticism of Grant Shapps 'seems to breach BBC guidelines' says its incoming chairman Samir Shah

The BBC's incoming chairman made the comments to a committee of MPs.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the BBC licence fee deal: a vendetta masquerading as sympathy

Editorial: Ministers have cut another £90m from public service broadcasting, dressing up an ideological attack as a saving for struggling households

Evening Standard

BBC licence fee will rise to £169.50, Culture Secretary confirms

The licence fee will rise from £159 to £169.50 next year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced

The National (Scotland)

BBC presenter 'sorry' after giving viewers middle finger in news broadcast

A BBC presenter has apologised after greeting viewers of a news broadcast with her middle finger raised ...

The Hindu

Morning Digest | All set for Revanth Reddy to take oath as Telangana Chief Minister; Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI during Citizenship Act hearing, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

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