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Government Sets Out BBC Licence Fee Reform Plans

The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial funding. Have your say on the future of public broadcasting.

BBC Licence Fee Reform Plans Unveiled in Charter Review

The Culture Secretary has launched a review of the BBC's royal charter, proposing reforms to the licence fee and exploring new commercial revenue streams. Discover what this means for the future of British broadcasting.

BBC's Top Earners Revealed Amid Trump Lawsuit

As Donald Trump sues the BBC for $5bn over a Panorama edit, we examine the broadcaster's latest list of highest-paid stars, featuring Gary Lineker and Zoe Ball. Discover the full salary breakdown.

BBC licence fee crisis as Labour plans radical rescue

The BBC faces an existential crisis as licence fee payments plummet. The Labour government is now exploring radical funding alternatives, from subscriptions to wealth-based charges, to save the struggling broadcaster.

BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.

BBC Scotland evacuated after fire breaks out

The BBC's Pacific Quay headquarters in Glasgow was evacuated after a fire broke out, forcing programmes off air. All staff were safely evacuated. Read the latest updates.

BBC licence fee could soar to £200 by 2030

The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.

BBC crisis: Ex-board member exposes internal rift

Former BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns, accusing chair Samir Shah of mishandling bias allegations and enabling 'leak and launch' tactics against the corporation. Read the full investigation.

BBC Chair Samir Shah Faces Leadership Crisis

BBC chairman Samir Shah faces mounting pressure as MPs question his leadership following a disastrous committee appearance. Discover the fallout and what's next for the embattled broadcaster.

BBC hires after Davie quits over Trump edit scandal

The BBC has launched its search for a new Director-General following Tim Davie's resignation. Candidates have until year-end to apply for the role, as the corporation faces intense scrutiny over editorial standards.

BBC Impartiality Row: Adviser Disputes Bias Claims

A former BBC adviser disputes claims of 'systemic bias', telling MPs the corporation took impartiality 'extremely seriously'. Explore the fallout from the leaked memo that sparked senior resignations.

BBC Chairman: Top Job 'Too Big for One Person'

BBC Chairman Samir Shah says the Director-General role is too large for one person, hinting at a major executive restructure as the job is advertised. Discover the implications.

BBC board member resigns citing governance failures

Shumeet Banerji resigns from the BBC Board over governance issues, revealing he was not consulted on recent top-level departures. Discover the full story behind the broadcaster's leadership turmoil.

BBC loses £1.1bn as licence fee refusals soar

The BBC faces a £1.1bn financial crisis as a record one in eight households refuse to pay the licence fee. Discover the full impact of the PAC report and what it means for the future of the broadcaster.

Farage pledges to scrap BBC licence fee

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage demands an end to the BBC licence fee, branding the broadcaster 'rotten to the core'. Discover the future of public service broadcasting.

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