Watchdog to investigate BBC chairman appointment The UK's public appointments watchdog is to investigate the selection of BBC chairman Richard Sharp amid concerns over his role in helping Boris Johnson secure … UK • 23 Jan
BBC News presenter returns to air after 'bias' claims Martine Croxall has returned to presenting BBC News after 12 days off-air following claims she had showed bias when Boris Johnson pulled out of the … UK • 04 Nov 22
Nearly 400 jobs to be cut at BBC World Service A total of 382 jobs at BBC World Service will be cut as part of plans to move to a digital-led service. World • 29 Sep 22
BBC reporter leaves Russia after credentials withdrawn BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford has left Russia after the government abruptly refused to extend her permission to work in a tit-for-tat row with Britain over … World • 31 Aug 21
BBC journalist told she must leave Russia The BBC's Moscow correspondent has said she was told by the Russian authorities that she "can't ever come back to Russia" after her visa was … World • 14 Aug 21
BBC presenter Scott 'proud of accent' after criticism BBC presenter Alex Scott has said she is "proud of my accent" after a former Labour minister and House of Lords member criticised her pronunciation. World • 31 Jul 21
UK set to regulate streaming services The British government plans to regulate streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime in the same way as traditional broadcasters such as the … UK • 20 Jun 21
Harry and William condemn BBC over Diana interview Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry have condemned the BBC for its treatment of their mother Princess Diana, saying a Panorama interview fuelled her "fear, … World • 21 May 21
BBC defends coverage of Prince Philip's funeral The BBC has defended its coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral after being hit with complaints. World • 23 Apr 21
'More than 100,000 complaints' about Philip coverage The BBC has reportedly received more than 100,000 complaints about its coverage of the death of the Duke Of Edinburgh, a record in British TV … World • 13 Apr 21
Criminal probe ruled out over 1995 BBC Diana interview British police have said they would not launch a formal probe into claims of underhand tactics by BBC journalist Martin Bashir to secure a 1995 … World • 04 Mar 21
Former banker to take over as BBC chairman Former Goldman Sachs banker Richard Sharp will succeed David Clementi as BBC chairman, BBC News has said. UK • 06 Jan 21
Diana interview comes into sharp focus once again Twenty-five years ago this weekend, Britain's Princess Diana made it clear she saw no strength in silence. The most photographed woman in the world decided … UK • 21 Nov 20
BBC will be able to suspend employees' Twitter accounts The BBC is to publish new guidelines under which it could suspend employees' Twitter accounts, the new director-general has said. UK • 29 Sep 20
BBC and Guardian newspaper announce job cuts The BBC has said that it will go ahead with hundreds of newsroom staff cuts delayed during the coronavirus crisis, as UK media outlets reel … UK • 15 Jul 20
BBC appoints Davie as director general BBC Studios head Tim Davie will replace Tony Hall as director general of the BBC, the corporation has announced. UK • 05 Jun 20
Irishman's Mastermind win a 'nerve-wracking affair' Irishman Dave McBryan was crowned 2020 Mastermind winner last night in the final episode of the season of the BBC Two programme. UK • 05 May 20
Irish student among winning University Challenge team A PhD student from Lucan, Co Dublin, has taken the top prize alongside his Imperial College London teammates in the BBC's long-running quiz show, University … Ireland • 21 Apr 20
Enemy of the people: Britain's government and the media If the Boris Johnson regime in London appears to be a government of journalists, by journalists, it is certainly not a government for journalists, writes … Analysis and Comment • 24 Feb 20
Adams seeks more documents from BBC in defamation case The former leader of Sinn Féin Gerry Adams has asked the High Court to order the BBC to hand over more information in relation to … Ireland • 06 Feb 20
450 jobs to go at BBC in cost-cutting drive The BBC is to cut 450 jobs in its news division as part of a cost-cutting and modernisation drive. World • 29 Jan 20
BBC boss Tony Hall to step down this summer BBC boss Tony Hall has told staff he will step down in six months' time, as the British broadcaster grapples with a damaging equal-pay ruling … UK • 20 Jan 20
BBC presenter wins equal pay discrimination claim BBC presenter Samira Ahmed has won her sex discrimination equal pay claim against the corporation. World • 10 Jan 20
UK may decriminalise non-payment of BBC licence fee Britain is looking at whether or not to decriminalise the penalty for non-payment of the £154.50 annual BBC licence fee tax on all television-watching households, … Business • 10 Dec 19
When the chips are down: BBC staff slam 'six chip rule' Staff at the BBC have complained after claiming the corporation has introduced a "six chip" rule in their canteen. News Lens • 23 Nov 19
